New technologies and digital tools have profoundly transformed the fabric of our lives. If on the one hand artificial intelligence and new technologies promise radical changes in the work landscape, it is also true that one of the most demanded skills over the next five years will beempathy. This human characteristic, often underestimated in the race for digitalization, will prove fundamental in shaping the future of work. This article aims to provide aconstructive analysis of the dynamics of the 2024 job market, exploring how new technologies are redefining jobs and highlighting the growing importance of empathy in the professional field.
Here are the trends in the world of work in 2024
LinkedInSince its inception, the company has been committed to connecting professionals around the world to drive productivity and success. Recently he compiled a ranking on labor market trends in 2024. The list includes a combination of old and new professionssome existing for a long time (such as business development manager and purchasing director), others representing updates to current roles (as a data engineer and backend developer) and finally, new professional figures (as an AI engineer and Cloud consultant).
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According to LinkedIn data, the skills required for professions are changed by 25% since 2015with a forecast for more changes of 65% by 2030 worldwide.
It appears from the data that theartificial intelligence will usher in a new era work, doing, contrary to what one might think, the a more humane world of work. Artificial intelligence improves skills, facilitates collaborative innovation and redefines career paths.
Ethics in the age of artificial intelligence
The increase in the use of generative artificial intelligence in the labor market requires trust, evolves rapidly and will lead to unpredictable transformations. There is still widespread concern in this regard. According to People at work data from the ADP Research Institute, 13% of Italian workers expect the use of artificial intelligence to become normal in the next five years, leading to a reduction of manual activities. Men show a a greater concern (15%) compared to women (11%), the 18-24 age group being the most agitated (21.5%), unlike the 10% of those over 45.
As for sectors, financial operators (19%), professional services (18%), manufacturing (17%) and IT and telecommunications (17%) are the most uncertain. Next come real estate operators (15%) and the media and information sector (15%).
Job market trend for 2024 must focus on empathy
According to ADP estimates, despite the 6.36 million unemployed on the labor market, companies are struggling to fill vacant positions. Problems could arise from a mismatch between required skills and education available, with a growing need for skills in new technologies and artificial intelligence. In response, employers should focus on skills development rather than simply searching for pre-existing profiles.
THE managerial skills and human skills appear to be crucial for the future of work, according to 22% of Italians surveyed by ADP and 44% believe that their employer invests in the skills necessary for professional development. Faced with the disappearance of certain professions and the emergence of others, the skills needed in the next five years includeempathy (25%), themanagerial competence (23%) and the foreign languages (21%), on the other hand, companies will have to increase thetraining opportunities.
In conclusion, in the rapid transformation of work thanks to new technologies, empathy appears to be a fundamental pillar. Adapting to challenges will require not only technical skills, but also human and ethical awareness, highlighting the need for continuing education and investments in the skills of tomorrow.
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