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Work is changing quickly: From where people work and how they work, to new jobs being created and the skills required for many roles. We’ve taken a closer look at some of these changes through our inaugural Work Change Snapshot, and here’s what we’re seeing in LinkedIn data: ?? 70% of global executives say the pace of change at work is speeding up ?? 64% of professionals globally are overwhelmed by how quickly their jobs are changing ??68% of US roles from LinkedIn’s 2024 Jobs on the Rise list didn’t exist 20+ years ago Read more from Karin Kimbrough, Chief Economist at LinkedIn, on some of the biggest shifts we’ve been seeing: https://lnkd.in/gSBUqnKz?

As we head into the new year, our latest edition of the State of the Labor Market spotlights LinkedIn research on global gender disparities shaping the global workforce. Flexible work and inclusive strategies remain pivotal to unlocking progress with women comprising over 40% of the workforce. Key findings: ?? Flexible work has driven historic highs in women’s labor participation but remains limited and highly competitive. ?? Relocation plays a significant role in promotion gaps, with men benefiting disproportionately. ?? Career breaks are longer for women, often tied to caregiving, impacting long-term career growth. Read the full report by Kory Kantenga, Ph.D.

In the next 5 years, 50% of the skills required for our jobs will change, with AI innovations accelerating that shift to 70%. As AI technical skills grow in demand, human skills like communication, creativity, and teamwork — often referred to as "soft skills"— are becoming increasingly important. These are the skills that will set us apart, enabling innovation in ways technology can’t. To navigate these changes, we need collaboration across sectors to better define, train, and assess these foundational skills within the global workforce and education ecosystem. Join us for an engaging conversation on how we can prepare the workforce for the future ahead with Andreas SCHLEICHER (Director at OECD Education and Skills), Sue Duke (VP Global Public Policy & Economic Graph at LinkedIn), and Aneesh Raman (Chief Economic Opportunity Officer at LinkedIn).

One of the biggest shifts in the workforce since the Covid-19 pandemic has been the rise in career breaks. New research from the Economic Graph Research Institute explores how men and women across 16 countries approach career breaks. The findings reveal that men and women take breaks at different times, for different reasons, and for varying lengths. Notably, women are more likely to take career breaks for parenting and caregiving, while men often take breaks for professional development. The research suggests that flexible workplace policies that encourage career breaks—for any reason, not just caregiving—could help support employee well-being, foster creativity, and improve work-life balance. ??: Danielle K.

AI is not only changing how we work, but also how we define our work and the skills required to perform it. In the next 5 years, 50% of all skills used to do our jobs will change — with AI innovations accelerating this change to 70%. At the same time, businesses are recognizing that uniquely human skills are critical assets in the workplace. In fact, 92% of US executives agree that people skills are more important than ever. Hear more from Aneesh Raman, Chief Economic Opportunity Officer at LinkedIn, in conversation with Naria Santa Lucia, General Manager of Microsoft AI Skills for Social Impact, as they discuss how in-demand skills are evolving and how AI can help us build a more human-centric world of work. Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gxjAVFS7

Your CEO today may look a lot different from leaders of the past. Hear Karin Kimbrough, Chief Economist at LinkedIn, break down some of the latest research from the Economic Graph Research Institute on changes in executive-level roles in the US. Here are some of the key findings on how we’re seeing shifts in career paths, fastest-growing skills, and demographics of today’s leaders: ?? In 2018 90% of execs had worked in only one industry, but by 2023 this was down to 66%. ?? Execs hired in 2023 had over 30% more human skills — like presentations, strategic thinking, and storytelling — compared to those hired in 2018. ?? Millennials account for almost half of all execs — and this generation will surpass Gen X leaders by next year. Explore the full report: https://lnkd.in/ghJVY33x

?? Green skills are red hot — job seekers with these skills experience a 54.6% higher hiring rate compared to the global workforce average. At the same time, LinkedIn data shows global demand for green talent is growing faster than supply: demand increased by 11.6% in just one year, while supply grew by only 5.6%. The takeaway? We need to double the size of the green talent pool by 2050 to keep pace with projected demand. Our new Global Green Skills Report highlights the latest trends at the intersection of climate action and the workforce. Discover how green skills will pave the path toward climate goals and create more economic opportunity, and learn what high-impact policies can help grow the green talent pool: https://lnkd.in/d8NSZXqA?

AI is changing the way we work — and we need to shift our mindset if we want to change with it. Hear from LinkedIn's Chief Economic Opportunity Officer, Aneesh Raman, in this free course that explores the importance of human skills like critical thinking, empathy, emotional intelligence, communication, and creativity in today’s environment. You'll learn why these skills are crucial and what you can do as a professional to develop and maintain them. By the end of this course, you’ll feel equipped to to balance your human skills alongside cutting-edge AI technologies to advance your personal growth and redefine how you work.

In our latest State of the Labor Market edition, we dive into the latest trends around hybrid and remote work across the globe. Overall, we're seeing that demand for hybrid and remote continues to outstrip supply across globe. In the US for instance, nearly 3 in 5 applications go to hybrid and remote job postings even though these jobs only make up 1 in 5 of all job postings. We also take a look at hiring trends across countries and metros — here's what we're tracking: ?? Top 5 global metros seeing hiring momentum upswings: 1. Bengaluru 2. Dublin 3. Hyderabad 4. Sydney 5. San Francisco Bay Area ?? Top 5 global metros seeing hiring momentum downswings: 1. Paris 2. Belo Horizonte 3. London 4. Cleveland 5. Monterrey Read the full report from Kory Kantenga, Ph.D., Head of Economics, Americas, at LinkedIn:

From where we work to how we work, work is changing fast. In our latest release, we use real time data at LinkedIn to take a closer look at some of these changes — here’s what we found: The top 3 changes professionals are experiencing the most are: ? Integrating AI into their daily work ?? Successfully working from home or remotely ?? Navigating multi-generational teams Hear more from Karin Kimbrough, Chief Economist at LinkedIn, on how companies, jobs, skills, and work are changing: https://lnkd.in/gtJEnTZY