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World Economic Forum's Future of Work Report

Broadcast on:
06 Feb 2025

In this episode we discuss the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report for 2025 with insights from Sean Stowers, the CEO of WeLearn, HR leader Loren Sanders, and marketing expert Brandy Dawson. We explore the pressing need for reskilling in the workforce, the pivotal roles of AI and technology, and how demographic and economic shifts are shaping employment landscapes. Whether you're navigating corporate growth or aiming to future-proof your team, this conversation offers indispensable perspectives.

Key Highlights:

  • The constant reskilling requirement driven by rapid technological change and skill half-life reduction.
  • Importance of human skills like resilience and creativity alongside emerging technologies.
  • Insight into the ongoing skills gap and why organizations must take responsibility.
  • Demographic shifts and their impact on workplace diversity and inclusion.
  • Strategies for leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity and decision-making.

Quotes:

  • "Human skills of resilience, flexibility, agility, creative thinking, and curiosity are fundamentally important." – Sean Stowers
  • "If your L&D strategy does not scream modular, on-demand, and panic-resistant, what are you even doing?" – Loren Sanders
  • "Future proofing your workforce isn't about predicting the next big thing; it's about embracing change as it comes." – Loren Sanders