Unlocking the hidden workforce of the longevity economy The size of the workforce and the productivity per worker are key factors in determining the GDP Fortunately, current developments provide potentially effective ways of enhancing productivity per worker, especially with the rise of artificial intelligence and other process improvements
Gen Z is driving change in the multigenerational workforce Gen Z is like a gravitational force pulling all other generations into its orbit We are very aware of this at the EY organization, where 127,000 EY people – nearly a third of the entire workforce – are from Gen Z That number has tripled in three years and today the median age of the EY workforce is 30
4. Workforce strategies - The Future of Jobs Report 2025 | World . . . In response to expected AI disruption, reskilling and upskilling of the existing workforce to work more effectively alongside AI emerges as the most anticipated workforce strategy for companies headquartered in 45 out of the 55 economies covered by the report By 2030, 77% of surveyed employers plan to implement this strategy (Figure 4 14)
Older adults are driving workforce change in a digital world Encouraging workforce participation among older adults has far-reaching economic and social benefits According to a study in the American Economic Journal, the US ageing population is expected to slow the country's economic growth at an estimated rate of a decrease of 5 5% GDP per 10% increase in the fraction of the population aged 60
How the Reskilling Revolution will prepare future workers Lack of alignment between workforce skills and business needs puts a drag on growth and innovation Skill gaps pose great risks to people’s livelihoods and are fundamentally transforming labour markets, creating opportunities for productivity growth, innovation and climate resilience, but also pose risks through job displacement, skills mismatches and inequitable access to opportunity
How to improve workplace wellbeing – and why it matters | World . . . The World Economic Forum’s Centre for Health and Healthcare is working with its partners to strengthen both the investment case and evidence base for prioritizing holistic workplace health to improve productivity and the overall health resilience of the global workforce
5. Workforce strategies - The Future of Jobs Report 2023 | World . . . These workforce development strategies will be supported by technology adoption As outlined in Chapter 2, more than four in five companies plan to adopt education and workforce development technologies in the next five years – the second highest ranked technology after digital platforms and apps among the 28 emerging technology solutions put to survey respondents in 2023
Future of Jobs Report 2025: The jobs of the future - The World Economic . . . Businesses are increasingly investing in reskilling and upskilling programmes to align their workforce with evolving demands, the report says The World Economic Forum’s Centre for the New Economy and Society is working with business, academia and governments to help people around the world to prepare for the economy of tomorrow, including through its Jobs Initiative and Reskilling
10 big trends driving generative AI and the workforce: Report Insights include trends pioneering organizations are reporting as they integrate GenAI into their workforce These are some of the lessons from the report Leveraging generative AI for job augmentation and workforce productivity: Scenarios, case studies, and a framework for action
How investing in people creates a future-ready workforce Structured strategies like regular skills assessments, personalized career plans and ongoing training create the adaptable, tech-savvy workforce needed for the future Our research reveals that just 11% of workers are “future-ready” – excelling in uncertain environments while maximizing emerging opportunities