Up to 65% of job skills to change by 2030 due to AI, says LinkedIn

Changes are already happening in the job market.

LinkedIn's recent report suggests that due to the swift advancements in AI, approximately 65 percent of the skills required for jobs are expected to undergo significant changes by 2030, emphasizing the accelerating transformation in the workplace.

Changes are already happening in the job market. In India, there has been a significant increase in job postings related to AI and Generative AI. Moreover, these job posts have experienced a 2.1 times growth in applications compared to those that do not mention AI. LinkedIn's research reveals that 98 percent of professionals in India are enthusiastic about incorporating AI in their work, particularly for seeking career guidance (75 percent) and dealing with challenging work situations (78 percent).

Ruchee Anand, Senior Director, Talent and Learning Solution, LinkedIn India said, “AI is bringing in a new era of work, reshaping everything from our workplaces and teams to the very nature of job-seeking and hiring. HR professionals are at the helm of this transformation, with a clear mandate: skills will be the cornerstone of an AI-powered work environment. Business leaders should seize this moment to consider the skills their teams need both now and in the future. And with AI as a tool, HR professionals can focus on simplifying routine tasks, diving deeper into valuable, people-centric responsibilities, and ensuring their businesses are equipped with the right talent to prosper," he said.

Jude James, Vice President of Talent Acquisition at UST stated, “In a world revolutionised by generative AI, talent acquisition is no longer merely about sourcing and recruiting the right talent. It's also about leveraging the power of advanced AI algorithms to analyse, predict, and optimise each aspect of the hiring life cycle. Additionally, the possibility of hyper-personalization of candidate reach-out, facilitated by generative AI, ensures each candidate interaction is unique, meaningful, and reflective of the organisation's commitment to recognizing and nurturing each applicant's unique potential.

"This synergy of human expertise and AI capabilities will help organisations confidently navigate the complexities of the talent acquisition landscape, helping them to identify, attract, and hire top-tier talent,” James added.