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From AI Engineer as the number one fastest growing job in the US to AI Literacy as the top Skill on the Rise – AI is here to stay. Earlier this week I spoke at the Reuters Momentum AI event in New York City to share what we’re seeing in our LinkedIn data around how AI is reshaping the talent landscape. Here’s a few of the highlights from my talk: ⬆️ In a slowing macro environment, companies are still committed to investing in AI: 9 in 10 business leaders say that helping their organization speed up AI adoption is a priority this year, and half of businesses are seeing revenues increase 10% after integrating AI.    📌 AI adoption is permeating a wide array of industries: In Education, the industry that’s adopting AI the slowest, the share of AI skilled members is up 14 times over the last eight years. And Financial Services — the industry where the rise has been fastest — has 40 times the share of AI skilled members over the same eight year time period. 📈 Business leaders are skilling up on their AI literacy: Nearly 3X more C-suites globally on LinkedIn have added AI literacy skills to their profiles compared to two years ago. Additionally, C-suites are now 1.2X more likely to add AI literacy skills than the rest of the workforce. Please see the full video below for these insights and more as part of our new LinkedIn Social Impact #ConversationsThatMatter series.

AI is already reshaping the UK economy, with cities like Cambridge, Oxford, Edinburgh, and Bristol emerging as leading AI hubs. Our latest report reveals a growing concern: regional inequality. While AI has the potential to drive national growth, without targeted investment, regions in the North and Midlands risk being left behind as the AI economy accelerates. Key findings: 🔝 Cambridge ranks amongst the highest globally in AI talent concentration — on par with leading US tech hubs like the San Francisco Bay area. 🏙️  AI talent in the UK is becoming increasingly concentrated in a handful of cities. ⚠️ Regional disparities threaten to slow national progress. Read the full report, AI Skills Trends in the UK, here: https://lnkd.in/gVv3bCBv

🎓 As graduation season approaches and more workers enter the job market, we revisit the 2025 growth outlook in light of recent developments in our latest State of the Labor Market update. Kory Kantenga, Ph.D., Head of Economics, Americas at LinkedIn, explores how current hiring trends across education levels are shaping what could be one of the most competitive graduation seasons in years and examine the widening confidence gap among both workers and executives. Key findings: 📌 Persistent uncertainty downgrades economic outlook: Changes in global trade policy are straining growth prospects. In the US, with growth expected below 2%, the job market may struggle to absorb new workers this year. 📌 Hiring momentum wavers: After signs of stabilization in early 2025, hiring rates dipped in key markets like the US., Brazil, and the UK, potentially signaling a renewed slowdown. However, hiring remained stable or accelerated in countries like the Netherlands, Singapore, Mexico, and Canada. Advanced degree holders feel the brunt: Hiring for MBAs and similar credentials has slowed more sharply, making this an especially competitive season for that group. 📌 Confidence is slipping: US workforce confidence has reached record lows amid policy uncertainty, with financial outlooks dropping most sharply. Executive sentiment is also declining globally, reflecting growing concerns about economic stability and limited prospects for near-term improvement. Read the full article below:

💡 AI isn’t just about automation. It’s about innovation, growth, and new skills and jobs. Our latest report, AI and the Global Economy, reveals that with the right investment in tools and training, generative AI could unlock up to $6.6 trillion in productivity gains across the US, UK, France, Germany, and India. See how businesses, governments, and workers can harness this shift in our report below. 

Workers with green skills are 54.6% more likely to get hired than the global average — and demand is only growing. In the past year alone, demand for green talent jumped 11.6%, outpacing supply by a wide margin. That’s a major opportunity for job seekers and businesses alike. From clean tech to sustainable finance, green roles are on the rise across industries — and they’re creating new paths to economic growth and career mobility. Our Global Green Skills Report reveals where the biggest opportunities are, what skills are in demand, and how to stay ahead in a fast-changing job market. 👉 Explore the full report below or linked here: https://lnkd.in/d8NSZXqA #GreenSkills #GreenJobs #EarthDay

AI is reshaping how we work, how businesses compete, and how economies grow. Our latest LinkedIn report reveals that generative AI could unlock $6.6 trillion in productivity across US, UK, France, Germany, and India. Already, 51% of US companies are adopting this technology, outpacing the rest of the world. And it’s delivering results: companies using AI are seeing double-digit revenue growth. But while hiring for AI roles is accelerating, the supply of talent with AI skills isn’t keeping up. Generative AI presents a massive opportunity, but to seize it, business leaders and policymakers must act now to close the skills gap and help prepare the workforce for the changes ahead. Hear more from Karin Kimbrough, Chief Economist at LinkedIn, and dive into the insights in our AI and the Global Economy report: https://lnkd.in/gPw9vsVA 

New LinkedIn data reveals key shifts in hiring and job confidence—from the U.S. to Europe to Asia Pacific. 📉 U.S. hiring is down 6% year-over-year ⏸️ Hiring across many European countries are plateauing 📈 India continues to see strong momentum 💼 Some U.S. industries are stabilizing 🏥 Global healthcare hiring remains strong As the labor market continues to evolve, we’re watching closely to understand what it means for workers around the world. Explore the 2025 Skills on the Rise report to see which capabilities are gaining traction—and where opportunity is growing: https://lnkd.in/SkillsontheRise25US

We know that AI is reshaping how we work. 70% of skills needed for jobs will change in the next five years, and we have a responsibility to ensure this technology benefits everyone — especially those most at risk of disruption. Watch #ConversationsThatMatter, LinkedIn Social Impact's new videos series where LinkedIn’s Hari Srinivasan and Beyond 12’s Alexandra Bernadotte dive into how AI can unlock greater access to economic opportunity. Don’t miss it! https://lnkd.in/ei9N6JnA

With AI rapidly reshaping world of work, how can we prepare for what’s ahead? It starts with skilling. 🛠️ “Success in AI isn’t just about investing in new technologies. There’s no point in having the best AI technology if no one knows how to use it… Governments across the world must act now on AI upskilling and invest in talent programmes, so that every member of the workforce can reach their potential. This is the only way to ensure we are leveraging the full potential of AI to boost economic growth.” — Sue Duke, VP, Global Public Policy & Economic Graph at LinkedIn Read more from Sue as she highlights the latest LinkedIn data and key insights from the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs report: https://lnkd.in/gNzvHhgk

LinkedIn data shows that generative AI is already transforming the workplace, with growing demand for AI skills and more people — both men and women — using AI tools and recognizing its potential. While AI will automate repetitive tasks like data entry and processing, freeing workers to focus on more strategic or people-focused work, some roles — such as writing and data analysis — face greater disruption. Research from the Economic Graph Research Institute suggests that men and women don’t have equal opportunities to benefit from this transformation, with 1 in 3 women working in roles expected to be disrupted by GAI. However, optimism about AI is rising: Recent surveys show both men and women increasingly believe AI will help their careers, with gender gaps closing in several countries. Read the full findings below. ✍️ Matthew Baird, Silvia Lara, Kory Kantenga, Ph.D.