In five years, technology professions such as AI specialists, fintech engineers and environmental specialists will be in greatest demand in Ukraine.. This is stated in the Future of Jobs Report 2025 study. A study conducted among more than 1000 employers made it possible to determine key transformations affecting professional areas and requirements for skills in 2025-2030.
One of the main factors of changes will be an increase in digitalization. Employers believe that the development of artificial intelligence, automation and robotics will significantly affect the labor market. These technologies will create new professions such as fintech engineers, machine learning specialists and big data experts.. Automation will lead to a reduction in some professions, in particular cashiers, postal workers, secretaries and other roles associated with routine tasks. Consequently, a focus on technological literacy and the ability to work with modern systems will become increasingly important for career advancement. No less influential factor is the increase in the cost of life, which can reduce the number of jobs in the world by 1.6 million. Sustainability. For example, the ability to effectively solve problems in conditions of limited resources will be one of the main criteria when selecting employees.
Adaptation to climate change also affects the labor market, creating a demand for professions associated with renewable energy, ecology and electric transport. see potential in environmental management skills, which are becoming increasingly relevant in the context of combating climate change.
Geopolitical tensions are creating additional challenges for business, including increased restrictions on trade, investment and increased security concerns. such as resistance to stress, leadership abilities and the ability to influence social processes.
Despite the implementation of technologies, traditional professions will also be in demand. For example, teachers, agricultural workers, builders, sellers, nurses, sideters and social workers will continue to play a key role in society. According to forecasts, 39% of the current employees' skills are transformed by 2030. The main emphasis will be on skills that help adapt to change. skills that are considered less popular today, such as manual dexterity, endurance and accuracy, will only matter with a high level of specialization.
Employers are also preparing for these changes. Advanced training of employees and retraining are one of the main directions of their strategy. The well -being of workers becomes key methods for attracting and holding talents.
Employers are also increasingly focusing on workers' experience and skills rather than their degrees..