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WHAT'S NEXT?: AI will replace 16% of jobs over the next decade. A billion people will enter the job market over the next ten years.

• [New] 400 million jobs could be displaced by AI by 2030 (McKinsey). ETHRWorld Contributor
• [New] While 85 million jobs may be displaced, 97 million new roles could emerge by 2030. ETHRWorld Contributor
• [New] Proactive reskilling programs address job displacement, with AI engineer roles surging 143% in 2025, mitigating long-term unemployment risks. Ainvest
• [New] AI will change jobs, not eliminate them, as long as future engineers learn to embrace it. vietnam.vn
• [New] Europe needs to promote innovative industries (including automotive, pharmaceuticals, clean energy, chemicals, telecoms, semiconductors and AI) that will create future employment and exports, and contribute to meeting its defence, digital and sustainability objectives. MIT OpenCourseWare
• [New] By embracing AI, Saudi Arabia is diversifying its economy and creating new job opportunities. Meer
• [New] Economically, international reports expect the size of the metaverse economy to reach 5 trillion dollars by 2030, with the emergence of new jobs and parallel digital markets. TESAA
• [New] Certification programme OpenAI will pilot its certification programme in late 2025, with courses covering AI fluency, from basic workplace applications to advanced prompt engineering. Economic Times
• [New] Like similar reports on generative AI's potential workforce impacts, Goldman Sachs predicts that ultimately the technology will boost productivity and create new jobs. / USA Aon
• [New] Employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow by 16% from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. Veteran Aid Newsl
• [New] Globally, respondents ranked workforce shortages as their number eight future risk, and for several industries it ranked even higher among their top 10 future risks: healthcare; transportation and logistics; construction and real estate; hospitality, travel and leisure; and professional services. Aon
• [New] Over 80% of corporations state that they plan to let their employees work remotely even post-pandemic (Gartner). Avaya
• [New] Workers might expect AI to augment rather than to replace their roles. Central Banking
• [New] With millions of robots being used around the world, societal and organizational developments will be needed as humans determine how to best work alongside robots and adapt the workforce to counteract the rise in displaced jobs from robotic labour. Michigan Technological University
• [New] Humanoid robots could disrupt labor-intensive industries, especially manufacturing. Carbon Credits
• [New] Investors pointed to a need for better migration policies and a wider range of visas to attract top-tier engineers to the UK who might be put off by going to the US, and more generally to support policies that encourage acquisition of from countries with strong technical talent pools. GOV.UK
• [New] AI innovation is truly going borderless and India continues to serve as a strong hub of ready talent. The Times Of India
• AI and related technology will create 11 million jobs while displacing 9 million, for a net gain of 2 million. Qatar Tribune
• 93% of Indian leaders plan to use AI agents to extend workforce capabilities over the next 12 to 18 months, underscoring India's decisive shift toward an AI-first era. Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups
• Major e-commerce platforms, including Flipkart, Amazon, and Myntra, have created over 3.8 lakh seasonal job opportunities across their supply chain, logistics, and customer service operations. PTI
• Up to 250,000 specialised jobs will be needed globally by 2030 to support the growth of the ecosystem. EM360Tech
• By 2030, the net-zero transition could create 14 million new jobs and another 16 million openings in current jobs. Randstad Canada
• Despite challenges, 62% of firms plan to expand headcount in 2026, underscoring strong long-term demand for construction talent. CRE Daily

Last updated: 08 September 2025