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WHAT'S NEXT?: AI will replace 16% of jobs over the next decade. A billion people will enter the job market over the next ten years.

• [New] Skills mismatch: 39% of current skills will be obsolete by 2030, but 59% of workers will not receive adequate training. Borderless AI
• [New] Half of all work activities could be automated by 2025. iAfrica.com
• [New] Job displacement fears are acute: 47% of U.S. workers report anxiety about AI replacing their roles, even as 54% of employees in AI-adopting firms already use generative tools daily. Ainvest
• [New] Up to 500,000 jobs in IT services could be eliminated in the next 2-3 years as clients embrace AI solutions. TS2 Space
• [New] Nearly 40% of global jobs are exposed to AI-driven automation, with advanced economies facing both the greatest risks and opportunities. followict
• [New] In one of the first major academic studies on AI job loss, Frey and Osborne estimated that 47% of U.S. jobs were at risk of computerization. AIMultiple
• [New] By 2027, millions of jobs may be displaced or significantly altered. AIMultiple
• [New] The integration of predictive hiring, advanced HR tech 2025 solutions, and evolving talent acquisition trends will reshape how organizations attract, evaluate, and retain top talent. Recruit CRM
• [New] 90% of organizations are prioritizing retention, with offering learning opportunities emerging as the top approach for retaining talent. BLR
• [New] A third of the Australian workforce could be disrupted by 2030 due to the adoption of AI. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] Australia is investing in commercial space activities, including satellite launch services and pharmaceutical research in space, which are expected to contribute to economic growth and job creation. Expo 2025 Theme Weeks
• [New] With coverage spanning 90% of the U.S. workforce and over 30 gig platforms, Argyle empowers tenant screeners to confirm key income and employment details in just seconds, reducing fraud risk while increasing operational efficiency and compliance. Argyle
• [New] Vertical farming in the USA could create over 15,000 new tech-based agriculture jobs by 2025 thanks to innovation-driven growth. Farmonaut
• [New] 2020 will be the first year whereby AI technologies will create more jobs than they displace, with a net growth of 2 million jobs between 2020 and 2025. UITP
• [New] Leadership and Change Management In 2025, change management will still be a fundamental skill for CIOs. TechBullion
• [New] One of Britain's last bioethanol plants will shut its doors at the end of this month, in a major blow to UK green fuel production and thousands of farming jobs. farminguk
• [New] By attracting international investment, promoting local entrepreneurship, and creating inclusive employment opportunities, Albania has set a new standard for sustainable development in the tourism sector. Travel And Tour World
• By 2026 emotional intelligence will be one of the top three leadership skills required for project managers in North America. GOLD STANDARD CERTIFICATIONS
• AI might boost global GDP by 7%, partly offsetting job losses. AIMultiple
• By 2030, over 40% of workers will need to develop new skills to remain employed. AIMultiple
• AI will create more jobs globally, despite other CEOs' cautious views. Business Insider

Last updated: 18 August 2025