AI’s Impact on the Workforce: How New Roles and Skills Are Reshaping the Future of Work

In life, everything changes. Including work, especially when major technological advancements come along. The newest thing right now, of course, is artificial intelligence, which is driving big changes in the workforce, creating new jobs that didn’t exist 20 years ago, and relevant skills.

Not only has work culture shifted in the past years to hybrid and WFH models, but it’s experiencing a major implementation in new ways to do things through AI. While artificial intelligence has been around for a while, companies are starting to really explore its possibilities.

Here’s relevant data from LinkedIn:

Companies are embracing these changes. Looking ahead, by 2030 70% of the skills used in most jobs will change, with AI emerging as a catalyst, which is why even for those staying in the same role, professionals are proactively adapting and upskilling themselves.

Organizations are at various points in their AI journeys. While some are still figuring out where to begin, others are already seeing early success. A recent global survey found that 51% of businesses using Generative AI (GAI) over the past two years reported a revenue boost of 10% or more.

AI adoption is enabling companies to relieve employees from repetitive, time-consuming tasks, allowing them to focus on more strategic, high-value work. In fact, nearly 90% of C-suite executives say their employees are using AI in the workplace, and almost 40% report that those who do are more productive.

Also, professionals entering the workforce today hold twice as many jobs over their careers compared to 15 years ago.

Over 10% of professionals in today’s workforce hold job titles that didn’t even exist in 2000, with the figure rising to 20% in the US. Some of these roles are just beginning to emerge, and one of the fastest-growing positions across 15 countries is that of an Artificial Intelligence Engineer.

Here are some of the most common job titles that didn’t exist in 2000: Data Analyst, Full Stack Engineer, Frontend Developer, Social Media Manager, Web Developer, Data Engineer, Business Development Specialist, Data Scientist, Human Resources Business Partner and Relationship Manager.

So, for professionals who fear that AI will replace their jobs, for the majority, it will likely transform it and maybe their next role doesn’t even exist yet.