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Diverging Demographics

Stat: Gen Alpha show early interest in trade jobs despite AI boom

A new survey of 2,000 parents and their Gen Alpha children (ages 5–16) has found that 85% of Gen Alpha children in the US (5–16) want a hands-on career, despite growing up immersed in technology.

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Technology

Stat: Why skill investment is lagging behind AI ambition in the workplace

Almost three-quarters (74%) of businesses say they are prioritising investment in technology, data and platforms over spending on workforce development, according to new research from UK-based law firm Lewis Silkin.

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Technology

Stat: Youth employment anxiety rises as AI threatens entry-level roles

A growing majority of young people in the UK are entering work with deep anxiety about their career prospects, according to new research from the King’s Trust.

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Technology

Stat: Africa leads the AI adoption race for business

Africa is emerging as a frontrunner in workplace AI adoption, with 64% of workers reporting usage in the past year – well above the global average of 54% – according to PwC’s Africa Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey.

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Technology

Stat: Tech-savvy Gen Z interns see AI as a career tool, not a threat

Gen Z is entering the workforce with a pragmatic view of artificial intelligence and enthusiasm for in-person mentorship.

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Health, Wellness & Sport

Stat: Long-term sickness pushes British women out of the labour market

A May 2024 study conducted by Trades Union Congress (TUC) has highlighted a concerning trend of health-related work inactivity among British women, with 1.5m now out of work due to long-term sickness.

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Retail

Retail Staff Futures

There is a new chapter ahead for the retail workforce amid post-pandemic challenges, AI integration and consumers’ thirst for human connection.

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Diverging Demographics

Stat: Gen Z embrace freelance roles in response to AI and job insecurity

A survey by Fiverr, the freelancing jobs platform, reveals that Gen Z in Germany, France, the UK and the US are turning away from traditional nine-to-five jobs due to the uncertainties posed by AI and the fear of layoffs.

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Work & Learning

Five Future Job Roles for the C-Suite

New leadership roles will be realised in the next decade as businesses navigate new working paradigms and respond to evolving customer, employee and commercial needs.