This report from McKinsey predicts that, along with other advances in automation, 30% of hours worked today could be automated and an additional 12 million occupation transitions may be needed by 2030 – with job displacement disproportionately impacting lower-wage jobs and women. As people leave shrinking occupations, the economy could reweight toward higher-wage jobs. The research highlights that employers will need to hire for skills and competencies rather than credentials, recruit from overlooked populations (such as rural workers and people with disabilities) and deliver training that keeps pace with their evolving needs.
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