65% of the skills needed for existing jobs will have changed by 2030 due to AI according to Pearson report
Jobs and required skills are constantly adapting and changing, but what is the current estimated future of work looking like?
Generative AI and automation are rapidly transforming the workplace and looking to the future, what do the UK’s workforce need to do to stay up-to-date and employable?
The most recent Pearson Lost in Translation report has revealed some alarming statistics for the digital workforce in the age of AI adaptation, with research suggesting that by 2030, around 65% of the skills needed for existing jobs will have changed.
As automation continues to advance, there’s an increasing demand for professionals who can strategically guide AI implementation, ensuring it’s used effectively, ethically, and in alignment with business goals. Individuals with the ability to manage workflows, interpret results, and optimise AI outcomes will play a vital role in shaping the future of work.
Without urgent action to develop the skills needed for the future, the UK risks significant economic repercussions. Current estimates suggest that the annual losses associated with workforce transition challenges in the UK could reach around £96 billion.
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How automation is unlocking opportunities for career growth and increased earnings
The biggest disruption is due to increasing automation such as robotic process automation, large-language-model chatbots, and autonomous mobile robotics, all of which require specific skills for changed or completely new tasks. The report estimates this skills gap puts £64 billion in earnings at risk.
The report says ‘The potential boost to earnings from faster reskilling in response to automation is also significant. For instance, reducing the length of time it takes to reskill by 20 percent would yield additional employee earnings of £13 billion.’
With an estimated 1.5 million jobs potentially transformed by AI by 2030, it’s a better time than ever to invest in your future and equip yourself with the skills employers desperately need and increase your earnings.
Supporting your career growth with industry relevant skills
AI training is no longer optional, it’s essential for career growth. Undoubtedly, the easiest way to stand out in today’s job market is to equip yourself with the most in-demand skills employers are looking for, including AI literacy. Whether you want to start a new career entirely, or step up in your current role, the best way to do this is by proving to employers you can bridge the skills gaps they so desperately need plugging.
Recent research from Skills England estimated that adoption of AI could boost the UK economy by up to £400 billion by 2030, with 7.5 million UK workers set to gain essential AI skills by that time.
A separate piece of research from the Government also highlighted that a setback for those in the job market found many programmes are isolated, lack progression pathways, and learners often cannot articulate or evidence their “AI skills”.
At Learning People, we’re serious about preparing our students to thrive in this new landscape. We deliver clear, cohesive paths with credentials you can present to potential employers showcasing your skills, with AI deeply engrained in all our pathways.
Want to learn more about how we can support you and your career growth? Why not arrange a free no obligation call with one of our expert Career Consultants?
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