The need for adaptive professionals
LinkedIn’s recently released Work Changes report focuses on how AI has affected jobs and skills in recent years based on its live user base dataset that captures the activities of one billion professionals and 69 million companies across LinkedIn.
Key findings highlight the importance of transversal skills development:
• By 2030, 70% of the skills used in most jobs will change, with AI emerging as a catalyst
Many of the skills we need to better understand and use AI tools are the same ones we need to adapt and remain competitive and succeed in the changing world of work. Skills we have as people — curiosity, communication, creativity, compassion and courage.
• There is increasing demand for adaptive talent
Whilst there has been a significant increase in demand for AI talent, there is a rising demand for non-technical professionals with proficiency in AI tools. The percent of jobs on LinkedIn listing an AI literacy skill increased more than six times over the past year.
• Job changes or transitions are becoming more frequent
Professionals entering the workforce today are on pace to hold twice as many jobs over their careers compared to 15 years ago. More than 10% of professionals hired today have job titles that didn’t even exist in 2000 — and in the US, the figure’s even higher at 20%.
• Individuals need to focus on acquiring a broader array of skills and do so more frequently
Organisations need to cultivate a strong culture of learning around both technical and uniquely human skills. Prioritising upskilling — from AI literacy skills to effective communications – can enable professionals and organisations to grow with the wave of change at work.