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WINNERS AND LOSERS:
Which Jobs Are Growing?
Farmworkers, delivery
drivers, and construc琀椀on
workers are predicted to
see the biggest growth in
job numbers. Why? Climate
ac琀椀on, shi昀琀ing supply chains,
and growing demand for food
and housing.
Tech specialists — from AI
experts to cybersecurity
analysts — are skyrocke琀椀ng.
Demand for digital smarts
and cybersecurity is through
the roof.
Green energy roles like
renewable energy engineers
and electric vehicle specialists
are booming thanks to
climate commitments.
Healthcare heroes — with
ageing popula琀椀ons, roles
like nursing, personal care, and
counselling are also on the rise.
On the 昀氀ip side: Clerical and
admin jobs are shrinking
fast, with roles like data
entry clerks, bank tellers,
and secretaries becoming
increasingly automated.
THE SKILLS YOU’LL NEED
(And How to Stay Ahead)
Here’s the reality check:
about 39% of the average
worker’s skill set will need an
update by 2030.
The top skills that employers
are crying out for include:
• Analy琀椀cal thinking (yep,
problem-solvers will thrive).
• Tech literacy (even if you’re
not an IT expert, basic tech
skills will help).
• Flexibility and resilience
(because change is the
new normal).
• Leadership and social
in昀氀uence (managing people
and projects ma琀琀ers more
than ever).
• Green skills (understanding
sustainability and
environmental stewardship).
Encouragingly, employers are
catching on — around 85% of
businesses plan to invest in
upskilling their teams.
So, if your job feels a bit at
