Future Jobs

A Future Prognosis

Athena @ Shaping Tomorrow

11 May 2025
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World Outlook
Main factors that cause something to happen globally
800 million jobs could be displaced globally by 2030, with AI being a central force in that transformation. SQ Magazine
40% of workers will need new job skills within three years due to AI-driven changes (IBM 2024 Global AI Adoption Index). Salesforce
By 2025, automation will disrupt 85 million jobs globally, though 97 million new roles could emerge. Forbes
Global regions, coloured according to number of forecasts
SWOT
Strengths
  • Trump argues that his policy of tariffs will improve the position of the US working class by protecting jobs. Socialist Party (Ireland)
  • The restrictions placed on LUC 6 land pushes planting of trees to marginal or less productive land which will have an impact on future timber and fiber supply, jobs and forestry's ability to support New Zealand in meeting its climate change obligations. RNZ
  • Saudi Arabia's thriving and diversified economy provides a broad spectrum of job opportunities for both Saudi nationals and foreigners seeking better employment opportunities and career development in various industries. edarabia.com
Weaknesses
  • Around 45% of jobs in the solar and clean energy industry require highly skilled workers, which could limit scalability.
  • The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act have funded much-needed projects that connect Americans to opportunity in hundreds of localities in all 50 states. Smart Cities Dive
  • By 2030, 2.1M jobs are projected to be unfulfilled due to lack of skilled labour. HRAddict
Opportunities
  • The renewable energy sector is projected to create millions of jobs globally, contributing to economic growth and energy independence. NenPower
  • The construction of four SMRs at the Darlington site is anticipated to create up to 18,000 jobs in Canada and inject an average of $500m into Ontario's economy annually. NS Energy
  • The continued growth of the Israeli economy, along with strategic investments in technology, education, and specialized sectors, will create opportunities for job seekers and employers alike. 9cv9 Career Blog
Threats
  • Most of the people returning to Afghanistan are in a state of acute vulnerability, having been forced to leave behind their homes, possessions, and jobs. International Organization for Migration
  • The United States may see 14.8% of jobs displaced, showing notable vulnerability among advanced economies. SQ Magazine
  • 27% of jobs globally are at high risk of being automated, with lower-skilled roles most vulnerable. SQ Magazine
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
800 million jobs could be displaced globally by 2030, with AI being a central force in that transformation. SQ Magazine
Jobs are at risk - Pew Research (2023) pegs 19% of US workers as AI-vulnerable, and globally, 800 million roles could shift by 2030. BusinessLine
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
  • A study by CBI Economics found that without intervention, independent salons will continue to close, jobs will be lost, and an entire generation of skilled professionals could disappear. The Independent
  • Alternative proteins could boost the German economy by €65 billion and create up to 250,000 jobs by 2045. SYSTEMIQ
  • MAPCO is projected to create 20 direct jobs, significantly strengthening Oman's self-sufficiency in the plastics sector. Construction World Magazine
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
  • AI is Driving Workplace Transformation: By 2030, 70% of job skills will change, requiring continuous learning and adaptation. Inspiring Workplaces
  • Top Malware Reported in the Last 24 HoursNorth Korean hackers drop macOS malwareSentinelOne found new variants of a macOS malware family, named FlexibleFerret, used by North Korean threat actors in schemes centered around fake job interviews. Cyware
  • Wage stagnation, job insecurity, and the threat of automation are realities that must be addressed if India's tech revolution is to be truly inclusive. Greater Kashmir
Financial Impact
India could generate 50 million new jobs through green initiatives by 2070, contributing $1 trillion in additional economic value by 2030 and $15 trillion by 2070. 99Notes Best IAS Coaching Delhi
India's circular economy will reach $2 trillion and create 10 million jobs by 2050. Leverage Edu
India's digital economy is expected to reach $1 trillion by 2030, and with AI becoming the backbone of industries from healthcare to fintech, investments in AI infrastructure will create new jobs and opportunities. TICE News
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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
Owing to AI adoption, 14% of the global workforce will be affected by job loss by 2030. demandsage
85 million jobs globally could be displaced by automation by 2025, but 97 million new roles - especially in AI-related fields - will emerge in their place. Modern Ghana
Indeed the World Economic Forum highlighted how 85 million jobs globally could be displaced by automation by 2025, but 97 million new roles could emerge-many requiring digital expertise. KnowledgePoint x Autodesk
Warnings
Changing proportion of published forecasts
WEF's 'The Future of Jobs Report 2025' predicts automation will displace 83 million jobs globally by 2026, while creating 70 million new ones. Yourstory
One of the impacts of AI thus makes approximately 14% of workers have job displacement due to AI, and 300 million jobs globally could be lost to AI by 2030, representing about 9.1% of all jobs worldwide. Modern Diplomacy
Solutions
Know how others are tackling issues with this topic
By 2025, an estimated 97 million new jobs will be created globally, driven by AI, the Internet of Things, and robotics. The Pioneer
AI could replace hundreds of millions of jobs worldwide by 2050. Will Francis - digital marketing, tech and social media
By 2030, technological advances will impact 86% of businesses, creating 170 million jobs globally while displacing 92 million. Bizclik Media Ltd
Key topics
Extremes
Investigate what’s transforming or collapsing
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
Climate change could push an additional 100 million people into extreme poverty, drive 130 million more into chronic hunger, and result in the global loss of 72 million full-time jobs by 2030. International Institute for Environment and Development
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?
What industries can use job sharing? DavidsonMorris | Solicitors
Can humanoid robots replace human jobs? Elon Buzz
If entry-level jobs are no longer the place to learn new skills, how can workers develop the skills employers need? FM Magazine
How?
How will GenAI reshape jobs in India? MIT OpenCourseWare
How competitive is the UAE job market in 2025? 9cv9 Career Blog
How do we manage talent, creativity and innovation in a world where jobs are no longer defined in conventional ways? Forbes
Who?
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
Who cares about food on the table of voters, or jobs, or good hospitals, or fuel prices? Global Upfront Newspapers
How will the interests of the 3.2 million Americans estimated to have lost their manufacturing jobs to China be balanced against the hundreds of millions who would have to pay considerably more for imported goods? Hedge Fund Alpha
What?
What impact will AI have on legal jobs? Lawful Legal
What are the highest-paying jobs in the UAE in 2025? 9cv9 Career Blog
What Jobs Will Never Be Replaced By AI? Profession Hub
When?
What happens when AI & robots take over today's jobs? 21st Century Tech Blog
Job Displacement - What happens when algorithms replace decision-makers in business and government? Internet Vibes
How do we retain focus and morale within the local government workforce when organizations, and with them people's jobs, are at risk? Local Government Chronicle (LGC)
Will?
Will AI Replace Most Human Jobs in the Next 50 Years? SQ Magazine
Are there jobs that AI will fully replace in the next decade? Dante AI
Will people be pressured to augment in order to remain competitive in the job market or social environments? Techmaster Node
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