Technology advances, but market trends are increasingly humanized

The year 2024 has already shown signs that the global labor market is undergoing one of the most accelerated transformations in its history. Now, the report “O Future of Labor”, the World Economic Forum, brings the chapter Outlook 2025-2030, Skills showing that about 39% of the essential skills of professionals will undergo major changes by the end of the decade. This dynamic is driven mainly by the adoption of new technologies, the transition to a greener economy and global demographic changes.

Among the skills that will grow in relevance are analytical thinking, which involves the ability to solve complex problems based on data and structured information, already considered essential by seven in ten companies.In addition, resilience, flexibility and agility stand out as fundamental attributes, allowing professionals to adapt quickly to new market demands and crises. 

According to Beatriz Nobrega, a specialist Human and Organizational Development Advisor with almost 30 years of experience, leadership and social influence also gain prominence, especially in a context where technical tasks are increasingly automated, which makes collaboration and positive influence on teams essential. “Technological literacy, which includes everything from digital literacy to the competence to deal with complex AI and big data systems, is another indispensable skill”. 

Finally, curiosity and continuous learning become strengths for professionals to follow and anticipate trends, demonstrating initiative in the development of new capabilities.“O report points out that the labor market is moving towards a model in which collaboration between humans and machines will be predominant”, he adds. 

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The market also faces the expansion of the skills gap. The study indicates that approximately 63% of employers see competence gaps as the main barrier to organizational transformation. Consequently, 85% of companies are prioritizing requalification (“reskilling”) and qualification (“upskilling”) of their employees as key strategies to maintain competitiveness.

For Beatriz, the moment requires a change of mentality both by organizations and individuals. “We live a moment when it is not enough to follow trends, but rather to understand them to successfully navigate this market that has been transformed in a very agile way.The development of multidisciplinary skills, which align technology and soft skills, It will be fundamental for the sustainability of careers and organizations”, she points out. Even she herself has been betting on benefit-education to complement the total remuneration in the companies she operates.

Renewable energy engineers, sustainability experts and electric and autonomous vehicle professionals are among the fastest growing roles through 2030.Also, the expansion of AI is reshaping administrative functions, while manual skills and repetitive tasks tend to decline. 

The technology industry continues to lead the demand for specific skills, with emphasis on big data experts, fintech engineers, application and software developers, and cybersecurity analysts. These transformations also have impacts on traditionally manual sectors such as agriculture and manufacturing, which are being traversed by innovations in automation and sustainability.

“Inclusion is another important pillar in business strategies. Almost half of employers plan to explore diverse sources of talent, focusing on removing barriers such as traditional diploma requirements and adopting skills-based hiring models.This type of action helps address the inequalities amplified by the technological transformations”, concludes the expert.