Tips for Anticipating Future Changes

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 — 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲? On this 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲, while the world honors the sacrifices and contributions of workers, we must also pause and reflect: 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤? “If the world’s workforce was made up of 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞, 𝟓𝟗 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟎. — World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs Report 2025 This isn't just a 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜—it’s a 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. The WEF's Top 10 Growing Skills for 2030 are telling: 𝟐 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲-𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 (AI, Big Data, Tech Literacy) 𝟑 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 (Analytical Thinking, System Thinking, Creative Thinking) 𝟑 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 (Motivation, Lifelong Learning, Resilience) 𝟏 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 Only 𝟏 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 skill What’s missing? Hard business functions—like finance, supply chain, procurement. 𝐖𝐡𝐲? Because no matter your 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲, the 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 demands 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤, 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧, and 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 more than what you do. This 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 isn’t about 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞. It’s about 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲. A 𝟓-𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 Personal Action Plan for 2030 𝟏. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 📖 Set aside just one hour daily. Read an article. Start a book. Listen to a podcast. Begin by exploring trends in your industry or function. This isn’t about 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞—it’s about 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲. 𝟐. 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩 𝐂𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 🧠 Problem-solving is the 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐚-𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥. Next time you face a challenge, don’t jump in—pause. 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟: What kind of thinking is required here? Analytical? Systems? Creative? Strategic? Label it. Practice it. Strengthen it. 𝟑. 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 🪞 Self-awareness is a superpower. Use tools like 𝐌𝐁𝐓I or 𝐒𝐃𝐈 to assess your strengths and gaps. Then: pick one habit this month to improve. Track it. Reflect on it. Small change, big ripple. 𝟒. 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 🤖 You don’t need to be an AI expert to benefit from AI. Start asking questions on ChatGPT or other tools. But here’s a twist: 𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 you already know the answer to. Why? To test perspectives. To spot patterns. To build insights. 𝟓. 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🤝 Leadership isn’t a title—it’s a skill. Practice 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 and 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 without authority. Learn how to 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 people who don’t 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮. Because in the future, leadership is about connection, not control. So 𝐚𝐬𝐤 yourself: Are you 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞? Or are you 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡? #LaborDay #FutureOfWork #WEF2025 #Skills2030 #AUC

These are the skills you'll need in 2030, And how to start mastering them today: The future of work has never been evolving faster. In just 5 years, the entire landscape will change. Use this sheet to learn: ↳What skills will matter most in 2030 ↳Why they'll be so important ↳And how you can start learning them today Don't wait to get started, or you'll be left behind: 1. Analytical Thinking ↳What: Breaking down problems and making clear, logical decisions ↳Why: AI will flood us with data - clear thinkers will stand out ↳How: Practice taking a messy work problem, and mapping out causes, patterns, and next steps 2. Empathy and Active Listening ↳What: Understanding others and making them feel heard ↳Why: As automation spreads, human connection will matter more ↳How: In every conversation this week, ask more questions than you answer 3. Curiosity and Lifelong Learning ↳What: Exploring new ideas, skills, and perspectives ↳Why: Skills will expire faster - curious learners will stay relevant ↳How: Spend 20 minutes each week learning a topic you know nothing about 4. Resilience, Flexibility, and Agility ↳What: Staying calm, adjusting quickly, and bouncing back ↳Why: Disruption will be constant - adaptability will be survival ↳How: When plans shift, pause and ask, "What's my best move now?" 5. Motivation and Self-Awareness ↳What: Knowing what energizes you and how to use it ↳Why: Self-directed people will thrive in hybrid, fluid work ↳How: Rate your energy daily and track what boosts or drains it 6. Creative Thinking ↳What: Solving problems in original, non-obvious ways ↳Why: When AI does the obvious, humans must bring the unexpected ↳How: Pick a problem, set a 10-minute timer, and brainstorm 10 unconventional solutions 7. Leadership and Social Influence ↳What: Inspiring others and driving action ↳Why: Leading across remote teams will demand influence, not authority ↳How: Volunteer to lead one small piece of a project this week 8. Technological Literacy ↳What: Understanding how digital tools work - not just using them ↳Why: Every job will require tech fluency to stay competitive ↳How: Watch a 10-minute explainer on a technology you don't fully get 9. Systems Thinking ↳What: Seeing how choices affect people, processes, and outcomes ↳Why: The future will reward people who see the ripple effects ↳How: Ask "What chain reaction could this cause?" on every project 10. Talent Management ↳What: Growing, supporting, and retaining great people ↳Why: The global talent squeeze will make people your edge ↳How: Schedule time to check in with someone junior about their growth [See sheet for number 11] Change this fast can be equal parts exciting and terrifying. But with the right focus,  You can plan for the future now, And set yourself up to thrive. Are you ready? --- Source for the 11 skills: The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025. ♻️ Repost to help others stay ahead of the game. And follow me George Stern for more.

The job you'll have in 2030 probably doesn't have a name yet. Here's how to get ready. Microsoft recently announced it's reducing its workforce by more than 6,000 employees to free up resources for AI investment. It's a pattern we're seeing across tech—companies reshaping their workforce for different priorities. If you're worried about AI and your career, I get it. The world is changing fast, and it can feel overwhelming. But here's what I'm seeing from our data at Lensa: the companies thriving right now aren't replacing humans with AI. They're looking for people who can work with both. Three ways you can start preparing today: 🎯 Pick one repetitive task in your job. Learn how AI could handle it, then figure out what higher-level work that frees you up for. 🤖 Choose one AI tool relevant to your field. Spend 30 minutes daily for a week learning it. LinkedIn Learning has free courses. 🧠 Identify one complex problem at work that requires human judgment. Document how you solve it—that's your unique value. Jobs like AI trainers, algorithmic auditors, and human-machine collaboration specialists barely existed two years ago. Now companies can't fill them fast enough. Your career doesn't have to be at the mercy of these changes. You can shape how this plays out. Pro tip: Lensa can help with this. What's one skill you're building that didn't exist in your job description five years ago? #FutureOfWork #JobSearch #CareerDevelopment #AI

In today's unpredictable economy, career security isn’t about playing it safe—it’s about becoming too valuable to lose. 🔎 The reality? Over 600,000 job cuts have already been announced in the U.S. this year—an 87% increase from the same period last year. It’s eye-opening, but here’s the good news: you don’t have to wait for stability—you can build it. Here are three simple steps I share with my clients to create your own career insurance: 1️. Build Transferable Skills Focus on high-demand skills that travel with you, regardless of your company: *Data analytics (Tableau, GA4) *Project management methodologies *Strategic resource allocation *Crisis communication planning *AI literacy and prompt engineering 2️.  Create Visibility Beyond Your Team Keeping your head down might feel safe, but it won’t make you indispensable. *Volunteer for projects that impact the broader organization *Share wins and results with leadership *Position yourself as the "go-to" person who solves problems 3️.  Build a Strategic Support Network Networking isn’t just for job-hunting—it’s career insurance. *Join industry organizations that matter *Check in regularly with 5-7 key people in your field *Be the connector who helps others find opportunities *Create a personal "board of advisors" who can vouch for your value One of my clients, Sarah, decided to lean into networking with a simple goal: five conversations a week. She started reaching out to former colleagues, attending virtual events, and reconnecting with industry contacts. Within six weeks, she’d landed three interviews—one of which led to an offer. Sometimes, it’s the small, intentional steps that open the biggest doors. 📌 Want to take action? Book a complimentary 30-minute strategy session to explore how you can future-proof your career. [https://lnkd.in/dS3PggYB ] Which of these three steps are you planning to take first?

If you want to design your next promotion you need to stop waiting for your organization to slot you in a role and start creating and advocating for your role in your org’s growth trajectory. But here's a trap that many aspiring leaders can fall into - they wait until a job is posted or someone leaves before they start thinking about their next move or what the future of the organization might look like. By then, the opportunity has already taken shape, and it may not be shaped for you. The best career moves come from anticipating what's around the corner in your organization and showing up like you belong there before anyone else sees it. This skill helps you design your next promotion. This future-focused thinking also builds your strategic thinking skills. It's easy to get caught in the day-to-day of our roles and many leaders I coach are so focused on doing their job well that they forget to zoom out and study their organization’s goals to ask: ▫️What's changing in the company? ▫️Where is the growth coming from? ▫️What needs to scale and where are the cracks starting to show? ▫️What are your organization's 2-5 year goals? ▫️What new problems will the company face if it doubles its clients/revenue? ▫️What kind of leader does this growth require? What skills or competencies must they have? ↗️ These are the questions employees don't ask often enough, but they should so they can seize the opportunities and gaps that come with growth. However, developing this critical future-focused skill can help you build your strategic-thinking muscles and uncover new opportunities for you to tackle in your next career steps. Win-win. How can you position yourself and your skills as the leader your organization needs to close the gaps and be future ready?

The pace of workplace disruption has fundamentally shifted. What historically required decades to transform entire industries is now happening within years, driven by rapid advances in AI and automation technology.   This acceleration creates a critical challenge for professionals: traditional career strategies built around deep specialization in single domains are becoming increasingly risky.   The emerging pattern I'm observing across industries: • Roles requiring repetitive, single-function tasks are being automated faster than anticipated • Organizations are prioritizing candidates who can navigate multiple functional areas • Job descriptions increasingly require hybrid skill sets that didn't exist five years ago • Career security is shifting from expertise depth to adaptability breadth   Skill stacking - the deliberate cultivation of complementary capabilities across different domains - has evolved from a career enhancement strategy to a survival necessity.   Professionals who build unique combinations of technical proficiency, analytical thinking, and human-centered skills create value propositions that are difficult to replicate through automation.   The question isn't whether your industry will be affected by this transformation, but how quickly you can position yourself ahead of these changes.   What skill combinations are you developing to remain competitive in this rapidly evolving landscape?   Sign up to my newsletter for more corporate insights and truths here: https://lnkd.in/ei_uQjju   #deepalivyas #eliterecruiter #recruiter #recruitment #jobsearch #corporate #skillstacking #futureofwork #automation #careerstrategist

Worried about how AI might impact your career? You’re not alone. The pace of change is relentless, and it’s only going to accelerate. Here’s the good news: you’re not powerless. There are practical ways to stay ahead. These three steps can help you future-proof yourself in the age of AI: 1️⃣ Strengthen your adaptability and resilience. The most valuable skill right now is adapting. When you can quickly accept the change, you’ll be able to figure out your next step. 2️⃣ Start using AI tools. You don’t need to dive in all at once. Begin by trying ChatGPT and exploring simple tools that fit your workflow, and noticing what AI does well and where it falls short. Become fluent with these tools and add some more. 3️⃣ Focus on being useful. Look around and ask, “How can I help?” Whether it’s solving a challenge with AI or bringing human insight to the table, your value lies in being the person who steps up and supports others. The future isn’t about outsmarting AI. It’s about learning how to work with it while leaning into your uniquely human strengths. What are you doing to prepare for the future of work? Put your thoughts in the comments so we can all learn together.

When I returned from Switzerland, I made a costly mistake: I resisted change. While the world raced ahead with new tech and digital transformation, I clung to "the way things were." The result? I fell behind. Hard. But here's the truth that changed everything: The rules of work aren't just changing—they're being completely rewritten. Here's what you need to know: • The divide is stark: AI-skilled workers earn up to 53% 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 in the same roles • The crisis deepens: 69% 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 can't find AI talent while planning to eliminate traditional jobs • The threat is immediate: 375 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 must switch careers by 2030 due to AI displacement But here's the good news—you can choose your path. 3 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: 1. 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 - Stop viewing AI as competition - Start using it as your career accelerator 2. 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗵𝘆𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 - Combine your domain expertise with tech fluency - Create value AI alone cannot replicate 3. 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲, 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘁 - Invest in continuous learning - Build your AI literacy, even if it's uncomfortable The cost of resistance? I lived it. The reward for adaptation? I'm living it now. Don't let fear of change hold you back like it once did me. The future belongs to the adaptable. Are you ready to evolve? Want the full story?  Read my latest piece: "𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲'𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗜 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿" Follow me for daily insights on navigating the AI revolution. Repost to help others future-proof their careers.