- LinkedIn report reveals that artificial intelligence and sustainability are some of the most sought-after roles
- Workers will need new skills for many roles in 2030
- Upskilling Efforts Will Be Critical to a Successful Workforce
New research from LinkedIn has revealed the impact artificial intelligence is having on the jobs market – AI engineers and researchers are now some of the fastest growing jobs in the UK.
The social network and job search platform also revealed the growing importance of sustainability, with positions for environmental managers also appearing in the top 20.
Emerging roles are big news for the labor market, and more data from LinkedIn reveals that hiring is slowing as the market experiences constant struggles, fueled by economic challenges and skills shortages.
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Finding work since the pandemic has been a challenge for many, with companies often implementing hiring bans due to rising costs. Return to office mandates have also affected people’s willingness to apply for certain roles. However, arguably the most important factor has been the global skills shortage.
LinkedIn estimates that the skills needed for UK jobs could change by up to 65% by 2030 (compared to 2016), and that new roles will continually emerge. More than half (55%) of the positions featured in LinkedIn’s Rising Jobs ranking in the UK did not exist 25 years ago.
“New AI and sustainability roles are redefining work, but competition for these roles and the need to upskill is adding pressure,” said Janine Chamberlin, UK director at LinkedIn.
Adapting and preparing for emerging roles is now at the forefront of workers’ minds – one in five in the UK fear they have the skills they will need for the future – and employers agree. Finding candidates with technical skills (43%) and sustainability skills (19%) are among the biggest challenges for HR workers.
Chamberlin added that companies that want to make the most of the opportunities presented by new technologies should focus on upskilling their workers and giving them access to more appropriate tools.
