According to a study by the World Economic Forum, the labour market is undergoing a major digital transformation. The internet, smart devices and automated processes are expanding opportunities, increasing efficiency and opening the way to new professions. On the other hand, some traditional roles are taking a back seat and slowly disappearing.
Main technology directions for 2025:
- Robots and automation
- Energy generation and storage – with an emphasis on renewable and sustainable sources
- Artificial intelligence and data analysis
The fastest growing professions
- Big data experts
The constant growth of information leads to the need for specialists who can effectively sort data and find patterns in it for strategic decision-making. - Financial Technology Engineers
They combine financial and information systems expertise to design advanced payment methods, digital banking and modern investment tools. - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Experts
By 2030, countless applications of artificial intelligence are expected to be deployed in businesses, from medical records analysis to smart transportation systems. - Developers of computer programs and applications
There is a growing demand for new solutions for e-commerce, mobile applications or enterprise information systems. - Security Specialists
With the increasing number of digital attacks and a more complex geopolitical situation, it is increasingly important to protect data and key infrastructure. - “Green” professions
Many of the new positions are related to renewable energy, electronic and autonomous transport or designing sustainable production processes.
Professions that recede into the background
- Administrative and clerical roles (e.g. cashiers, assistants, ticket sellers)
Self-service terminals, web forms and other digital tools simplify or completely replace these activities. - Printers
The move to electronic documents and media reduces the need for printed materials. - Accountants and auditors
Basic accounting operations and report processing can be taken over by specialized programs, reducing the need for human operators for routine tasks.
Important figures and trends
Up to 19 million new jobs could be created by 2030 through the wider use of digital and automated processes.
9 million positions may disappear due to artificial intelligence and advanced data analysis.
A further 5 million jobs will be lost due to robotisation, which will not be fully offset by the new jobs created.
39% of current key skills will undergo a significant transformation by 2030.
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The report also warns that the rapid uptake of technology could exacerbate social inequalities if people from different backgrounds and walks of life do not have equal access to education and digital infrastructure.
Continuous education as a necessity
Companies and individuals are responding to these changes in several ways:
- Upskilling and reskilling – retraining, short-term intensive courses, specialisation in specific skills.
- Development of skills in technical and digital fields – basics of programming, working with data, ability to operate sophisticated systems.
- Strengthening soft skills – ability to cooperate, communicate, adapt to new projects and organizational changes.
Some estimates (from other complementary studies) suggest that up to half of the workforce will need to retrain in the coming years, often through flexible programmes combining employment and study.
Reflection: Threat or opportunity?
Don’t fall into FOMO panic. The introduction of artificial intelligence and robots may, at first glance, raise fears of job losses. But on the other hand, entirely new industries are emerging and many organisations are reporting a critical shortage of skilled workers – for example, in data analytics or sustainable energy.
Active cooperation between employers, schools and governments to ensure the availability of adequate education plays a huge role. Otherwise, there is a risk that a gap will emerge between those who can use the new technologies and those who will not have access to them.
The key to success is a willingness to learn new things, to follow current trends and to develop skills for the job market of the future.
