Future Jobs

A Future Prognosis

Athena @ Shaping Tomorrow

12 July 2025
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World Outlook
Main factors that cause something to happen globally
AI could displace 85 million jobs globally by 2025, while simultaneously creating 97 million new roles - highlighting the need for workforce adaptation and reskilling. Archynewsy
2025 predicts massive disruption in the global workforce by 2030, wherein it claims that 92 million jobs are set to disappear but at the same time 170 million new roles will emerge. Latest News, Breaking News, LIVE News, Top News Headlin
Between 2023 and 2027, 83 million jobs will be displaced globally, while only 69 million new roles will be created, resulting in a net contraction of 14 million jobs. OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION ( ORF )
Global regions, coloured according to number of forecasts
SWOT
Strengths
  • 64% of millennials will not take a job if a potential employer does not have strong corporate social responsibility (CSR) values.
  • EU/EEA citizens enjoy the privilege of not needing a work permit, allowing for easier access to job opportunities within Sweden's robust economy. Generis Global Legal Services
  • With a growing demand for skilled labour in Russia, many Indian professionals are likely to find lucrative job opportunities, which can significantly enhance their economic prospects. County Local News
Weaknesses
  • Given that crypto has been tracking macro trends (strong jobs, etc.), any hints of cooling inflation fueling Fed rate-cut bets could boost risk appetite, benefiting crypto prices. DataDrivenInvestor
  • US non-farm payrolls rose to 147k, which saw 36k more jobs created than forecasted, lowering unemployment to 4.1%. TIOmarkets
  • Weaker than expected job growth in July led to fears of a sudden downturn in the US economy and stock markets were hit as a result, but they have since stabilised. BBC News
Opportunities
  • By 2025, many UK cities are expected to see their populations grow because of things like new jobs and people moving there. Citiesabc the digital Magna Carta social impact platfor
  • East Africa's EV transformation is not just about sustainability; it's opening doors to fresh business ideas and job opportunities. Aicca Africa
  • Doughnut Economics may positively impact employment as it generates green job opportunities, as seen in Amsterdam. The Sundial Press
Threats
  • The World Travel & Tourism Council said this month it expects the U.S. economy to lose a staggering $12.5 billion in spending from international visitors in 2025, a direct blow to the U.S. economy overall, impacting communities, jobs, and businesses from coast to coast. NBC News
  • Cuts could lead to job losses, with an estimated 100,000 health-related jobs at risk in Texas. KPRC Click2Houston
  • A similar trend is happening in the United States, where jobs with simple, repeatable tasks, such as office and administrative work, legal jobs, and engineering roles, are most at risk of being automated. Coolest Gadgets
Influencers
Countries
Cities
People
Organizations
S-Curve

A framework that describes a 4-phase level of maturity to help determine potential and inform innovation strategy.

Weak
job, autonomous, artificial intelligence, augmented, augmented reality, automation
Emerging
artificial intelligence, job, automation, EV, 5G, economy
Maturing
job, economy, clean, GDP, growth, company
Declining
job, economy, automation, GDP, company, employment
Sentiment
Past Year: Stable
Compare changing sentiment to a benchmark of all forecasts
AI could displace 85 million jobs globally by 2025, while simultaneously creating 97 million new roles - highlighting the need for workforce adaptation and reskilling. Archynewsy
Up to 85 million jobs globally could be displaced by automation by 2025, although 97 million new roles could also emerge in AI, data analysis, and tech fields. MillenniumPost
PEST
Political
  • A slowing global economy will limit job creation, impacting especially young people, while some countries experience persistently high unemployment. The Economic Times
  • With the right investment and policy support, it could drive economic growth, enhance trade opportunities, create future-proof jobs, and promote environmental sustainability, positioning Germany as a European leader in the emerging alternative protein sector. SYSTEMIQ
  • There are between 400,000 to 700,000 U.S. jobs that could be affected by the retaliatory tariffs. Time
Economic
  • United Parcel Service will cut 20,000 jobs in 2025, approximately 4% of its global workforce. CCN.com
  • There will be a lot of job openings for skilled workers in the ICT business in 2025. Zabeel Institute Blog
  • India will need 24.3 lakh blue-collar workers across various industries, with the quick commerce sector alone set to create half a million new jobs. Economic Times
Social
  • For years the US Government promoted Diversity because, without intervention, wealthy, white people were disproportionately fast-tracked to educational opportunities, jobs, and positions of power. Dailymirror
  • The multilateral trade finance institution say its latest funding package will also boost Egyptian exports and create jobs for young people and women. Global Trade Review (GTR)
  • Create more job opportunities for women and narrow the gender wage gap, that is so far the maximum in the OECD at 37%, is also a priority. Pearson & Partners
Technological
Financial Impact
A nature-positive economy could generate US$ 10.1 trillion p.a. in business value and create up to 395 million jobs by 2030. Energy Central
The projected funding gap for infrastructure repairs could exceed $2 trillion by 2025, leading to significant losses in GDP, business sales, and job opportunities. / USA SlideShare
India's green economy is projected to reach a value of $1 trillion by 2030 and $15 trillion by 2070, with the potential to create 7.29 million green jobs by FY28 and 35 million by 2047. vajiramandravi
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System Map
Organizations
Sectors
Cities
Countries
People
Scenarios
Creates plausible alternative futures of what can happen and encourages development of a robust, agile response
Worldwide, approximately 28% of jobs in OECD countries are at high risk of automation by 2030, primarily routine tasks. Eurofast
By 2030, approximately 85 million jobs across the globe could go unfilled due to a lack of needed skills, resulting in trillions of dollars in lost revenue. McKonly & Asbury
Up to 300 million jobs globally could be disrupted by AI in the coming years, with 96 million new roles potentially created and 83 million disappearing. The Fintech Times
Warnings
Changing proportion of published forecasts
Consulting firm McKinsey reports AI is already creating presentations and proposals, warning it could displace up to 375 million jobs globally by 2030. MarketBeat
170 million new jobs will be created globally between 2025 and 2030, even as 92 million existing jobs are displaced. Weekly Voice
Solutions
Know how others are tackling issues with this topic
PwC's 2023 Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey found that 39% of workers believe their job will be obsolete within five years, yet only 26% say their employer is supporting them to acquire new skills. Forbes
40% of workers will need new job skills within three years due to AI-driven changes (IBM 2024 Global AI Adoption Index). Salesforce
Owing to AI adoption, 14% of the global workforce will be affected by job loss by 2030. demandsage
Key topics
Extremes
Investigate what’s transforming or collapsing
Around 1.2 billion people - roughly one-fifth of the global population - are at high risk from extreme weather events, threatening infrastructure, jobs, and human life. World Bank Group
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
Heat stress could cause 34 million job losses in India by 2030, underscoring the economic burden of extreme heat. 99Notes Best IAS Coaching Delhi
What's Next
Changing proportion of material mentioning future years
300 million full-time jobs across the globe could be disrupted - not necessarily replaced - by AI in the coming years. Insider
All jobs will undergo transformation in the coming five years and data will be at the center of it. Citizen Matters
Questions
Can?
How can job seekers maximize their salary potential in Romania? 9cv9 Career Blog
Can Kenya attract the outsourcing jobs of the AI future? The Economic Times
Can fresh engineering graduates get the highest paying jobs in the engineering field? MEC
How?
How to Acquire the Required Skills in the Job Market in 2030? Directly Education
How will new leadership impact job creation and investment? UAE Business Directory - Find Companies & Listings | UA
How quickly will AI replace human jobs? Genius
Who?
Some may shout, what about the workers who lose their jobs? JD Supra
What of the impacts of uncertainty on the people who are getting up every morning and just want to continue doing their jobs well, feed their families and maintain a sense of optimism? PrimeGlobal
What?
What Does Job Extinction Mean for the Future of Construction? ArchUp
What are the highest paying jobs in Italy in 2025? 9cv9 Career Blog
What skills are required to land the highest paying jobs in engineering fields like AI or Data Science? MEC
When?
What jobs will be left when AI takes over? AgilityPortal
How viable will any DEI model be when the majority of jobs lost are among "privileged" white-collar workers? New York Post
What are the most crucial ethical considerations when developing AI-driven automation systems, especially in light of the potential for job displacement and the need for a human-centric approach? Archyde: Latest World News, Economy, Entertainment, Hea
Will?
Will AI usurp jobs or empower workers to achieve greater heights? Informing Science Institute
Will AI replace fintech jobs? Blogger
Will business process automation replace human jobs? Smart Technologies of Florida
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