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• [New] Employers will need to rethink workforce planning in 2026, as artificial intelligence automates low-complexity work, reshapes entry-level roles, and raises demand for staff who can combine technical ability with human skills. Reed.com
• [New] As AI continues to transform industries globally, students who gain practical experience today will be better positioned to thrive in tomorrow's workforce. Opportunities for Youth
• [New] The AAMC projects the United States will face a physician shortage of up to 86,000 by 2036, driven primarily by population growth and the rapid ageing of both patients and the physician workforce itself. Barton Associates - The Locum Tenens Jobs & Staffing Le
• [New] Healthcare workflow automation will continue expanding throughout 2026 and beyond as organizations seek new ways to improve efficiency and support workforce productivity. Amerit Consulting
• [New] The new Workforce Australia structure will be broken into a three-tier system, tailored to the needs of different jobseekers. SBS News
• [New] From 2029 onwards, there are large and sudden shifts in the workforce: while some firms focus on increasing output, most automate many roles that can be performed remotely. GOV.UK
• [New] Zoho Corp. has released its State of Workforce Password Security Report 2026, revealing that 93% of Indian businesses believe AI will strengthen cybersecurity, despite many lacking essential safeguards. Yourstory
• [New] At the same time, many BEAD approved, in-flight projects likely will not finish until 2027, and fiber supply chain constraints are adversely impacting smaller fiber operators, who lack scale, workforce capacity, and pricing power. PwC
• [New] Indigenous workers make up approximately 10 to 12% of Canada's mining workforce - nearly three times their representation across other industries - increasing their exposure to occupational illnesses and environmental hazards such as black lung disease. Policy Options
• [New] Automation - including humanoid robots and AI - could displace between 400 and 800 million jobs worldwide by 2030, forcing up to 375 million workers (roughly 14% of the global workforce) to switch occupations entirely. Robozaps
• [New] Humanoid robots combined with AI could transform entire sectors within 5-10 years, leaving insufficient time for workforce retraining. Robozaps
• [New] (World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs 2025) 39% of workers' core skills are expected to change by 2030, and 59% of the global workforce will need reskilling. Unico Connect
• [New] The largest planned increases in digital and AI-enabled workforce capacity among all surveyed regions, with AI agents, robotic process automation, and bots expected to rise from 23% of total tech capacity today to 35% within two years. Aletihad Newspaper
• [New] Singapore announces that it will train 40,000 technology professionals over the next three years under a major national effort to build an artificial intelligence-ready workforce. Center for Strategic and International Studies
• [New] HSBC's leadership reiterated that generative AI will both destroy and create jobs, urging its 200,000-strong workforce to embrace upskilling. AI-Driven Success
• [New] By 2030, Gen Z is projected to reach 40% of the global workforce. Qureos
• [New] By 2030, Gen Z (born between 1995 and 2010) will comprise 35% of the workforce and Millennials (born between 1981 and 1994) will represent 40%. Skift Meetings
• [New] Asia Pacific is likely to be the fastest-growing region, with a projected CAGR of 21.3%, driven by large-scale workforce transformation and government-led skilling initiatives. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation supported the capital investment but warned that infrastructure alone is not enough, advocating for increased workforce supports. Aged Care insite
• OpenAI will offer $45 million in Codex credits to Michigan students for AI training and workforce development. AI-Weekly
• 30% of the current aerospace workforce, approximately 12,750 employees, will reach retirement eligibility by 2027. KiTalent Management & Executive Search

Last updated: 21 June 2026