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From where we work to how we work, work is changing fast. In our latest release, we use real time data at LinkedIn to take a closer look at some of these changes — here’s what we found: The top 3 changes professionals are experiencing the most are: ✨ Integrating AI into their daily work 💻 Successfully working from home or remotely 🤝 Navigating multi-generational teams Hear more from Karin Kimbrough, Chief Economist at LinkedIn, on how companies, jobs, skills, and work are changing: https://lnkd.in/gtJEnTZY

The path to a new job isn't always clear. We’re putting the power of LinkedIn data in your hands with our Career Explorer tool, designed to help you uncover potential career paths and see how your skills align with real job titles. Simply enter your most recent role and discover how your skills can unlock new opportunities. The tool will show you: ✅ Skills you already possess ✅ New skills to develop ✅ Open job opportunities in your area ✅ Connections with LinkedIn members who can help you on your journey Get started exploring here: https://lnkd.in/e2Firj2

New research from the Economic Graph Research Institute examines work disparities for individuals with disabilities in the US. Here are some of the key findings: 📌 LinkedIn members with disabilities are less likely to have a current job listed compared to those without disabilities, with a 3.2 percentage point gap. 📌 Retention rates tell a similar story: Only 72.8% of new hires with disabilities stay for a year, compared to 81.9% of those without disabilities.  📌 When it comes to leadership positions, 15.9% individuals with disabilities are in those roles compared to 18.9% of their peers without disabilities. While there are still some gaps in employment outcomes between people with and without disabilities, there’s a positive trend: These differences are getting smaller among younger generations. Read the full research below or linked here: https://lnkd.in/gU2XcBsN #NDEAM ✍️: Matthew Baird, Danielle K.

Hiring across industries in the US was 3.8% higher in September 2024 compared to August 2024. The pace of hiring was 6.3% lower this September compared to the same time last year.        The sectors with the most notable hiring shifts month-to-month this September included Oil, Gas, and Mining (+11.4%); Accommodation and Food Services (+8.8%); and Holding Companies (+8.5%). Looking at metro areas, the cities with the most notable hiring shifts month-to-month this September were Phoenix (+9.2%); Houston (+7.1%); and Miami-Ft. Lauderdale (+5.4%) Learn more about the latest US hiring trends we're seeing in our LinkedIn Workforce Report: https://lnkd.in/gC-aKJ4v

In the last year, global demand for workers with green skills or green job experience surged by 11.6%, while supply only grew by 5.6%. By 2050, there will be twice as many jobs requiring green skills as people qualified to fill them if today’s trends continue. The call to action is clear: We need to double the green talent pool by 2050. Addressing the green skills gap is not just an economic necessity — it's a critical piece of our collective climate goals and commitments. Read more from Efrem Bycer, Sr. Lead Manager of Sustainability and Workforce Policy Partnerships at LinkedIn, on how we can bridge this gap: https://lnkd.in/dgbgC9mj

LinkedIn data shows that since 2015, skills for jobs have evolved by 25% and are projected to change 65% by 2030. In this rapidly shifting landscape, continuous learning is essential. In 2019, Walmart launched nanolearning courses—quick, one- to two-minute modules that empower employees to upskill anytime, anywhere. This innovative approach has led to an impressive 17 million completed nanolearning sessions. Aneesh Raman, Chief Economic Opportunity Officer at LinkedIn, recently discussed this transformative initiative with Ben Peterson, VP of People Product and Design at Walmart. Learn more about Walmart’s approach with nanolearning: https://lnkd.in/g8YSi-u2

💡75% of employers report difficulty in filling jobs. It's time to change how we hire, apply for, and describe jobs. LinkedIn data shows that adopting a #SkillsFirst approach to the labor market can expand talent pools by nearly 10x on average, paving the way for a more robust and diverse group of candidates. Join us this Wednesday for a virtual event with The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD - OCDE) to learn more about our collaborative skills-first project. You’ll hear from experts and practitioners, including: 🔹 El Iza Mohamedou, Head of the OECD Centre for Skills  🔹 Astrid Aupperle, AI National Skills Director, Microsoft 🔹 Iván Bornacelly, Policy Analyst and Project Lead, OECD Centre for Skills  🔹 Enzo Weber, Professor of Economics, at Institute for Employment Research of the German Federal Employment Agency A panel discussion on building a skills-first future will be moderated by Nicola Brandt (Head of the OECD Berlin Centre), featuring El Iza Mohamedou (Head of the OECD Centre for Skills), Kristin Keveloh (Senior Lead Manager Public Policy and Economic Graph at LinkedIn), Enzo Weber, and Anne Kjær Bathel (She) (Co-Founder & CEO at ReDi School of Digital Integration) 📢 Register here: https://bit.ly/asff24

Early findings from the Economic Graph Research Institute show that adopting generative AI positively impacts the labor market for software engineers. Here are some key takeaways from our research on companies using GitHub Copilot: 📈 Increased hiring: Our research finds that these orgs are hiring software engineers more frequently—up by 2.9%—especially at entry and senior levels. 📢 Growing demand: We observed a 6.9% increase in job postings for software engineers on LinkedIn from these businesses. These employers are also more likely to post jobs that don’t require a college degree, which broadens the candidate pool. 🧠 Skill development: New hires at these businesses are showing a 13.3% boost in non-programming skills—such as project management and communication—while their programming skills remain steady. This highlights a growing emphasis on human-centric skills that generative AI can’t replicate or enhance. Read more about this new working paper: https://lnkd.in/gwjeGzgP ✍️: Matthew Baird, Mar Carpanelli, Brian Xu, Kevin Xu

🧑💻 What’s the state of remote and hybrid work? We analyzed trends across five countries: France, Germany, India, UK, and US, and found that remote hiring is more common in international companies — those headquartered outside the country where the hiring takes place — than in domestic ones. Here's what else we saw: 📌 Demand for hybrid work remains more prevalent than remote work globally, though small companies in Germany, the UK, and the US are seeing growth in remote roles. 📌 In France and India, onsite work is the primary model for all company sizes, while hybrid work is also on the rise. Large companies lead in hybrid hires, with 31.8% in France and 38.6% in India. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gaj3Ugtj ✍️: Caroline Liongosari, Nadine Fares, Rosie Hood, PhD

This month, the US Federal Reserve made its first interest rate cut in over four years, signaling a shift from tightening to easing as central banks respond to rising unemployment in the US, UK, Canada, and Eurozone. A key question is: Are global labor markets resilient enough to handle the gradual lowering of interest rates? In our latest State of the Labor Market update, we take a closer look at hiring trends and job seeker competition in today’s mixed macroeconomic environment. While growth is anticipated, we’re noticing a slowdown outside emerging economies and increased competition among job seekers. Read the full report from Kory Kantenga, Ph.D., Head of Economics, Americas, at LinkedIn: