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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.

• Future remote working will be led by hybrid working practices, AI automation, flexible working times, and global pool talent, as companies care less about productivity than where they work. - Looking for Resume & The Best Free Online Resume Buil
• Victoria's offshore wind industry will provide local opportunities long into the future, including jobs and career pathways, boosts for businesses through manufacturing and supply chain development, and community investment. Energy
• In late 2023 LEDC released Employment Prospect reports showing that close to 40,000 workers will be needed to address growth, change, and retirements in London's key sectors: Information Technology, Health, Advanced Manufacturing (including Food Processing) and Construction sectors from 2023-2031. London Economic Development Corporation
• With many Indian students and professionals taking international exams like IELTS for migration and job opportunities, domestic assessments need to match global standards. The Indian Express
• Compelling evidence from the World Economic Forum, the McKinsey Health Institute, and the World Bank highlighted the potential to improve global GDP by trillions of dollars annually and increase workforce participation by up to 20% through improved access to quality healthcare for women. UNFAP-Thailand
• For immigrants considering a move to Europe for work opportunities, it's important to understand which sectors will drive growth in the coming years. ICC Immigration Inc
• The American Federation of Government Employees, which represents over 30,000 BOP correctional officers and other agency staff members, raised alarms that the pay cuts will lead to employees leaving their jobs, exacerbating the already short-staffed workforce. Federal News Network
• BOP pay cuts will lead to feds leaving their jobs, exacerbating an already short-staffed workforce. Federal News Network
• With a projected drastic decline in the working-age population, as highlighted by the estimated 45 million worker shortfall over the coming decades, industries across Europe might find themselves grappling with unprecedented labour shortages (International Organization for Migration). Shaping Tomorrow
• Answer: Only 17% of Indian youth prefer entrepreneurship, possibly due to job security concerns, lack of financial support, or the risks involved in starting a business. SelfStudys
• The growing appeal of electric micromobility options like e-bikes and e-scooters presents New York with a major opportunity to decarbonize transportation while boosting green jobs. Center for an Urban Future (CUF)
• Irish Lights, in collaboration with the Department of Transport, will continue to work closely with international partners to ensure Aids to Navigation are a key priority for maritime safety, Marine Spatial Planning and the protection of the marine environment. Afloat
• Urbanization results in a higher quantity and quality of job opportunities in cities globally, resulting in a surge in demand for commercial services businesses. Latest Global Market Insights
• Global Competition: With remote work expanding, skilled professionals have more job opportunities worldwide, making it harder for companies to secure top talent. Bene-Care
• The current process to address unfair trade threatens to harm its more than 70,000 employees, and more broadly could trigger job losses and revenue dips in the US auto industry. Ars Technica
• Systems Software Engineers, Computer and Information Systems Managers, and Computer Programmers will find opportunities in all sectors and are among the top rising roles (319,970 new jobs through 2028, up 15.4%). Pearson plc
• 63% of workers who quit their jobs cited no opportunities for advancement as a primary reason for leaving. Testlify
• EOR providers are constantly expanding their reach to support hiring in new countries, giving businesses more opportunities for global talent acquisition. Remote People
• The fashion industry must navigate the complexities of climate change, as extreme weather events could threaten $65 billion in apparel exports and nearly a million jobs in key fashion economies by 2030. Meer
• For Ghana, where labour costs and safety concerns are critical, automation represents an opportunity to boost productivity and reduce long-term operating costs. Myjoyonline
• In recent years, the economic partnership between the Philippines and Hungary has been expanding, with a notable increase in job opportunities for Filipinos in Hungary. DailyNewsHungary
• 2023 predicts that 75% of surveyed companies will adopt AI, big data, and cloud technologies within the next five years, reshaping the global workforce. TahawulTech.com
• With the year 2025 ushering in new employment opportunities for foreign workers, the United States has updated its temporary work visa policies to accommodate emerging job demands. Turkey Scholarships

Last updated: 17 March 2025