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WHAT'S NEXT?: AI will replace 16% of jobs over the next decade. A billion people will enter the job market over the next ten years.

• [New] In 2026, organizations will increasingly structure work around skills rather than positions. Amberjack
• [New] With technology and the world of work changing faster than ever, experience will remain valuable but become increasingly rare. Amberjack
• [New] Artificial intelligence could lead to widespread job losses in the coming years, especially in sectors reliant on routine, automatable tasks. Savage Minds
• [New] Increased use of AI tools will lead to greater automation and job losses. The Independent
• [New] Employees who were turning out a climate-friendly EV will now be manufacturing a robot - it's called Optimus in that nice, non-threatening, friendly corporately ambiguous manner - that will put other workers and perhaps them out of work. The Independent
• [New] In 2026, we can expect automation to help shape workforce strategies, especially when it comes to retention. Automation.com
• [New] In 2026, HR leaders expect AI use to concentrate on workflow automation, learning and development, and workforce analytics. Rio Grande Guardian
• [New] A universal basic income (UBI) could be introduced to support workers whose jobs are lost to AI. PeopleManagement
• [New] Singapore's AI ambitions will create new technical jobs, such as AI research and engineering, and non-technical roles - for example, project management. ST
• [New] AI's impact will be pervasive and affect all workers. ST
• [New] The US will face a shortfall of around 67,000 skilled workers by 2030, including more than 26,000 skilled technicians. Automotive World
• [New] Looking ahead, the Work Permit Policy will be subject to ongoing review in 2026 and will remain flexible to effectively meet Jersey's population and economic needs while maintaining robust safeguarding standards. States Assembly
• [New] The combination of partial nationalization of lithium assets and new copper exploration work means SQM's business mix and risk profile could change over time. Simply Wall St
• [New] By 2030, up to 40% of workers in developed countries will need to reskill. FESPA
• [New] We are building the next generation of AI talent and closing the UK's AI skills gap at scale - upskilling 10 million workers by 2030, reforming the computing curriculum and related courses, and attracting the best in global talent. GOV.UK
• [New] The Future of Jobs Report 2025 estimates that job disruption could affect 22% of roles by 2030, leading to the creation of 170 million new positions while displacing 92 million workers. Mexico Business
• [New] Over 50% of the global workforce will require AI upskilling to remain effective as automation, copilots, and intelligent systems reshape how work gets done. AICERTs - Empower with AI Certifications
• [New] Talent leaders confront fewer entry-level roles as AI absorbs routine tasks, rising regrettable retention risks, and a push to turn one-third of recruiting capacity inward, as flagged in Gartner's 2026 talent-management trends. SourcingGuides.com
• [New] By 2026, multimodal AI will feel less like a feature and more like plumbing - something that simply needs to work. Vajra revamp blog
• [New] Leaders flagged talent gaps in cyber, data and risk as a critical barrier to achieving 2026 goals. Cision PR Newswire
• [New] If last year was the year of AI-driven efficiency and cost-cutting, in 2026 will be one of AI-driven growth, with CEOs seeking to derive value and profit from implementation versus just workforce reduction. Fortune
• [New] AI could significantly impact nearly 40% of jobs worldwide, presenting both opportunities and risks for income growth and inequality. AdvisorAnalyst.com

Last updated: 02 February 2026