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Demand for green skills in job postings grew twice as fast as the share of workers who have them over the past year. Efrem Bycer, Sr. Lead Manager of Sustainability and Workforce Policy Partnerships at LinkedIn, discusses how green skills can accelerate climate goals while creating economic opportunities. Here are some other key findings from our new Global Green Skills Report: ⚠️ By 2030, 1 in 5 jobs is projected to face a green talent shortage, with this gap ballooning to 1 in 2 jobs by 2050. 💪 The hiring advantage is clear: Job seekers with green skills or titles are hired 54.6% more frequently than the general workforce. This advantage jumps to 80.3% in the US and 79.8% in Ireland. 🌍 “Sustainable Procurement" emerged as the fastest-growing green skill globally, with a 15% increase in LinkedIn members adding this skill to their profiles over the past year. Read more on the latest trends at the intersection of climate action and the workforce. https://lnkd.in/d8NSZXqA

The rise of AI presents a big opportunity for Europe to boost innovation, productivity, and competitiveness. To truly thrive, the EU must equip its workforce with the critical AI skills needed to stay ahead. 🔍 The challenge? LinkedIn data shows that 42% of Europeans lack basic digital skills, and only 0.41% have the technical AI skills to develop AI tools. �� However, there is progress: AI skills in Europe are on the rise, with technical AI skills increasing by 71% among EU members over the past year. 🔓 A skills-first approach to the labor market and investing in building AI skills, can enable Europe to unlock its workforce’s full potential. Read more in a Politico Europe op-ed from Blake Lawit, Senior Vice-President and General Counsel at LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/g2TTukk7 

💡 The Asia Pacific (APAC) region is emerging as a powerhouse of global economic growth, with business expansion in the region growing by 35% between 2019 and 2023—outpacing Europe (29%) and the US (26%). For companies, policymakers, and investors, understanding these trends is key to spotting the next big opportunities in the region. Explore a new report from the Economic Graph Research Institute for an in-depth analysis of this key factor — the flow of business expansion activity — shaping APAC’s economic future. ✍️: Pei Ying CHUA

What global labor market trends can we expect in 2025? LinkedIn’s Chief Economist, Karin Kimbrough, shares 3 big ideas: 1️⃣ The labor market will awaken, with more hiring and job changes, especially in industries like energy, utilities, healthcare. 2️⃣ 2025 will be the year early adopters will be looking to demonstrate tangible business gains from their AI investments. 3️⃣ Companies will spotlight the advantages of a multigenerational workforce. Boomers will “unretire” at a rapid pace and actively seek jobs, while Millennials will rise to leadership, surpassing Gen X in holding C-level roles. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gdhyE7WB

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