This report from the World Economic Forum highlights the rapid changes in the labour market due to COVID-19, predicting that by 2025, automation and a new human-machine division of labour will disrupt 85 million jobs globally across 15 industries and 26 economies. It examines pandemic-related disruptions within the context of economic cycles and forecasts technology adoption and skill needs over the next five years. Combining insights from business leaders with data from various sources, the report provides a detailed outlook on the future of jobs and skills. 

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