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In the future jobs market, it will pay to have skills that are in demand.

In the future jobs' market, it will pay to have skills that are in demand.

The World Economic Forum has predicted these likely skillsets – and how demand for them could grow – in its Future of Jobs 2023 report.

Between now and 2027, businesses predict that 44% of workers’ core skills will be disrupted, because technology is moving faster than companies can design and scale up their training programmes.

Future skills - growing in importance

Analytical thinking comes high on the list of skills predicted to grow in importance for workers - by 72% over the next five years, businesses report.

Their rationale is that reasoning and decision-making are currently the least automated workplace task, and account for just 26% of task automation.

Future of Jobs Report 2023. core skills

Valuing Careers

  • Individuals: Career development can support individuals throughout their education and career; facilitating positive transitions, building career management skills and fostering career wellbeing.
  • The economy: Career development can support the economy by improving the efficiency of the labour market and promoting effective skills/knowledge development. 
  • Society: Career development can benefit society by promoting social justice and equity in education and work for all members of the community.

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