The year 2024 has already shown signs that the global job market is undergoing one of the fastest transformations in its history. Now, the report "The Future of Work", from the World Economic Forum, bring the chapterSkills Outlook 2025-2030, showing that about 39% of the essential skills of professionals will undergo significant changes by the end of the decade. This dynamic is driven mainly by the adoption of new technologies, for the transition to a greener economy and for global demographic changes
Among the skills that will grow the most in relevance are analytical thinking, that involves the ability to solve complex problems based on structured data and information, already considered essential by seven out of ten companies. Furthermore, resilience, flexibility and agility stand out as fundamental attributes, allowing professionals to quickly adapt to new market demands and crises.
According toBeatriz Nobrega, specialist advisor in Human and Organizational Development with nearly 30 years of experience, leadership and social influence also stand out, especially in a context where technical tasks are increasingly automated, what makes collaboration and positive influence essential in teams. "Technological literacy", which includes everything from digital literacy to the ability to handle complex AI and big data systems, is another essential skill, punctuate.
Finally, curiosity and continuous learning become strengths for professionals to follow and anticipate trends, demonstrating initiative in the development of new capabilities. "The report indicates that the job market is moving towards a model in which collaboration between humans and machines will be predominant", complete.
The Future of Work
The market also faces the widening skills gap. The study indicates that approximately 63% of employers see skill gaps as the main barrier to organizational transformation. Consequently, 85% of companies are prioritizing reskilling and upskilling their employees as key strategies to maintain competitiveness
For Beatriz, the moment demands a change in mindset from both organizations and individuals. "We are living in a moment where it is not enough to follow trends", but rather to understand them in order to successfully navigate this market that has been transforming quite rapidly. The development of multidisciplinary skills, that align technology andsoft skills, it will be fundamental for the sustainability of careers and organizations, highlights. Even she herself has been investing in benefit-education to supplement the total compensation in the companies she works for
The rise of the green economy is also reshaping the job market. Renewable energy engineers, sustainability specialists and professionals in electric and autonomous vehicles are among the fastest growing roles by 2030. Parallely, the expansion of AI is reshaping administrative functions, while manual skills and repetitive tasks tend to decline.
The technology sector continues to lead the demand for specific skills, with a focus on big data specialists, fintech engineers, application and software developers and cybersecurity analysts. These transformations also have impacts on traditionally manual sectors, like agriculture and manufacturing, that are being transformed by innovations in automation and sustainability
"Inclusion is another important pillar in companies' strategies". Almost half of employers plan to explore diverse talent sources, focusing on removing barriers such as traditional diploma requirements and adopting skills-based hiring models. "This type of action helps to address the inequalities amplified by technological transformations", concluded the specialist
