1 in 10 workers now holds a job that didn't exist in 2000

For quite some time, students were being taught skills that they won't use in their professional lives in the future. Now, LinkedIn's inaugural Work Change Snapshot has found that 10% of workers hired in 2024 are in roles that simply didn't exist in 2000.

Roles like Sustainability Manager, AI Engineer, Data Scientist, Social Media Manager, and Customer Success Manager are on the rise, driven by new tech and the growing focus on sustainability.

As per?Karin Kimbrough, Chief Economist at LinkedIn, 70?percent of global executives agree that the pace of change has never been faster. It's not only leaders feeling the strain; almost two-thirds of professionals globally report feeling overwhelmed by the rapid evolution of work and express a need for more support to stay on track.

The report captures workplace transformation at a breathtaking pace, with LinkedIn finding that 82% of business leaders in India say the demand for new roles, skills, and technologies has never been greater.

As companies adapt to rapid change, new job titles reflect industries evolving to meet environmental challenges, advance digital innovation, and stay competitive.

HOW IN-DEMAND SKILLS HAVE CHANGED

Over the past five years, the top skills prioritised by people have changed almost entirely. Check out the list below:

AI PRIORITY AND OTHER CHANGES

Generative AI is making waves worldwide, with seven in 10 global leaders prioritising AI adoption by 2025.

As Ruchee Anand, LinkedIn's India Head at Talent Solutions, puts it, "Embracing AI is not just about keeping pace; it's about empowering teams, fostering innovation, and creating resilient workforces ready to thrive."

India's workforce feels the pressure too: 69% of HR professionals say expectations are at an all-time high, and over half see AI skills as essential for career growth.

Not just AI skills, the next five years would see 50% of our job skills change further. Apart from AI integration, the top three changes professionals are experiencing include successfully working remotely or from home, and navigating multigenerational teams.

LINKEDIN'S AI INITIATIVES

To meet the demand for emerging skills, LinkedIn has rolled out new AI-driven tools, such as its Hiring Assistant and an AI-powered coaching feature.

LinkedIn Learning has also expanded, now offering over 1,000 courses focused on AI to help professionals keep pace with industry shifts.

As workplace roles evolve, so do the skills needed to fill them. Traditional experience alone is no longer enougha??today's job market favours those ready to adapt, with an emphasis on tech, sustainability, and adaptability.