Workplace Transformation is accelerating at an unprecedented rate. By 2024, 10% of workers hired globally will hold job titles that did not exist in 2000, including positions like Sustainable Development Manager, AI EngineerAnd Social Media Managerwhich are now commonplace.

The emergence of new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and increased focus on sustainability are the main reasons for the demand for new positions. In fact, over the next five years, innovations in AI would mean that 70% of the skills employed by professionals in their current jobs would have changed, the report notes.

In a study of more than 5,000 global business leaders, LinkedIn noted that 82% of Indian leaders agree that the pace of change in the workplace is accelerating as demand for new roles, skills and technologies increases. And yes, the speed of change is overwhelming, with 64% of professionals worldwide recognizing the lightning-fast speed of this transformation.

Business leaders around the world recognize the transformative potential of generative AI, with seven in ten making the adoption of AI tools a top priority in 2025. In other words, our jobs are changing with every second, even if we don’t change our jobs.

This is also reflected in the professional experiences of executives. In 2023, 66% of executives had worked in only one sector. But today, around 88% of working professionals have work experience across multiple industries and fields.

Today, college graduates are likely to hold twice as many jobs over the course of their careers as their older counterparts, those who graduated 15 years ago.

“By 2025, companies are increasingly prioritizing AI Adoptionalongside significant investments in improvement and the requalification of their employees. Embracing AI isn’t just about keeping up; it’s about empowering teams, fostering innovation and creating a resilient workforce ready to thrive,” said Ruchee Anand, Head of India at LinkedIn Talent Solutions.

However, it’s not just about AI skills; employers are also increasingly prioritizing soft skills such as communication, teamwork, problem solving and customer skills. This comes as employees face a deluge of challenges at work, the biggest of which include integrating AI into daily work, successfully managing remote work, and navigating efficiently. multigenerational teams at work. However, over the past year, the number of posts related to remote and hybrid positions has decreased by 13% in the United States.

In India, 69% of HR professionals say expectations of them at work have never been higher. Additionally, six in ten respondents admit that experience alone is no longer enough to stay competitive, and more than half recognize that career advancement now depends on adopting AI.