The Future of Jobs Report 2025 by the World Economic Forum is out.
And the skills employers need are shifting fast.
Analyzing data from 1,000+ employers across 55 economies,
the report reveals the skills that will define the next era of work.
Here’s what employers say they need most:
🔟 Service orientation – Can they create value in a changing world?
9️⃣ Talent management – Can they hire, develop, and retain top talent?
8️⃣ Curiosity & lifelong learning – Can they stay ahead of the curve?
7️⃣ Empathy & active listening – Can they build trust and collaboration?
6️⃣ Tech literacy – Can they work alongside AI instead of against it?
5️⃣ Motivation & self-awareness – Can they push through challenges?
4️⃣ Creative thinking – Can they innovate in uncertain times?
3️⃣ Leadership & influence – Can they inspire action and drive change?
2️⃣ Resilience & agility – Can they adapt to disruption?
1️⃣ Analytical thinking – Can they make sense of complexity?
Employers aren’t just looking for qualifications anymore—
they’re looking for how people think, adapt, and lead.
What’s one skill on this list that’s underrated in your industry?
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Picture source: WEF Future of Jobs Report 2025