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The World Economic Forum (WEF) released its Future of Jobs Report 2025 earlier this week, offering insights from nearly 300 pages. Based on feedback from over 1,000 of the largest employers worldwide, representing 22 industry clusters and more than 14 million workers, the report highlights: 1) Job Growth and Losses: Global macro trends are expected to create 170 million new jobs this decade while displacing 92 million, resulting in a net gain of 78 million jobs (p.18). 2) Fastest Growing and Declining Jobs by 2030: Big Data Specialists, FinTech Engineers, and AI/Machine Learning Specialists lead growth, while Postal Services Clerks, Bank Tellers, and Data Entry Clerks have the greatest decline. 3) Skills Outlook: By 2030, 39% of key skills will change. While this represents significant disruption, it is down from 44% in 2023, possibly reflecting the impact of upskilling and reskilling initiatives. Page 41 highlights which skills are expected to rise in importance. 4) Talent Availability: Supporting employee health and well-being has become the top strategy for attracting talent, rising from 9th place in 2023. Another core strategy is tapping into diverse talent pools, emphasizing the value of a skills-first approach over traditional credentials. With this in mind, I’m sharing my one-page infographic featuring eight often-overlooked talent pools for sourcing talent.
