Skills needed for jobs are estimated to change by at least 65% by 2030

The skills needed for jobs are estimated to change by at least 65% by 2030 as rapid developments in AI accelerate workplace change, according to the latest report from LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network.

RucheeAnand, Senior Director, Talent and Learning Solution at LinkedIn India, says: “AI is bringing in a new era of work, reshaping everything from our workplaces and teams to the very nature of job-seeking and hiring.”

Jude James, Vice President of Talent Acquisition at UST says, “In a world revolutionised by generative AI, synergy of human expertise and AI capabilities will help organisations confidently navigate the complexities of the talent acquisition landscape, helping them to identify, attract, and hire top-tier talent.”

In India, job posts mentioning AI or Generative AI have more than doubled in the last two years. LinkedIn research also indicates that 98% of professionals in India are excited to use AI at work with many looking forward to using AI to seek career advice (75%) or handle difficult situations at work (78%).

The majority (80%) of HR professionals globally believe AI will be a tool that helps them in the next five years, enabling them to focus on the more strategic, human aspects of their roles such as strengthening relationships with candidates and colleagues and creative and strategic work (39%).