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Can you believe it's been over a year since generative AI burst onto the scene? It's like the smartphone revolution all over again, changing how we view and interact with tech. Fast forward to now — where do we stand? Kory Kantenga, Head of Economics at LinkedIn, explains key themes so you can get up to speed 👇

In the AI-driven workplace, a concerning trend is emerging: The hiring of women into leadership roles is declining, as revealed by LinkedIn data in World Economic Forum's latest Global Gender Gap Report. https://lnkd.in/gbWDPTVg Reviving our global economy and closing the gender gap goes hand in hand. We need a concerted effort to get more women into leadership roles because historically, women bear the brunt during economic downturns. And with the labor market cooling off from the hiring frenzy of the past few years, it’s women who are losing out the most. If we don’t take action now, we risk losing the hard-won progress made in getting women into these critical roles. Read more from Sue Duke, VP at LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gbWDPTVg

AI is reshaping job skills, with 75% of knowledge workers using it, but a gender gap is emerging as women are more likely to hold jobs that AI will disrupt and less likely to be in roles that benefit from it. Register to learn more about how leaders can take action to create space where women thrive in the AI-driven workplace. https://lnkd.in/eUGGQ75e

Around the world, there's this big gap between men and women in green jobs. Sue Duke from LinkedIn makes the case that if we want to tackle climate change effectively, we've got to close this gap. Because let's face it, saving the planet needs all hands on deck — and that means everyone should have the skills for those green roles. 

Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay, a time to raise awareness and take action to protect our planet 🌍 LinkedIn data reveals that 7 in 8 workers lack green skills, crucial for our planet's future. Here are actionable steps to support a greener economy and empower workers to begin their green transformation on LinkedIn. https://lnkd.in/green

AI talent is in high demand. Over the past eight years, LinkedIn has seen a 323% increase in hiring for technical AI roles. The number of companies with a Head of AI position globally has tripled in the past five years, growing over 28% in 2023 alone. But it's not just in tech — AI hiring is booming across various industries like Consumer Services (35%) and Education (29%) in the US. This trend shows that companies are embracing AI as essential. Microsoft and LinkedIn surveyed 31,000 people in 31 countries, analyzed LinkedIn labor trends, and studied Microsoft 365 data and Fortune 500 customers to offer crucial insights and actions on AI's impact on work. Read the findings in the 2024 Work Trend Index: https://lnkd.in/ehP7xSDX

AI is resetting the skills required for nearly all jobs — and new research shows three out of four of knowledge workers have already used generative AI at work today. But the picture doesn’t look the same for everyone. Early signals suggest an urgent gender gap is emerging: Women around the world are more likely to be in the jobs AI is set to disrupt, and less likely to be in the jobs that stand to gain from AI. What happens next isn’t inevitable. Hear from Anne-Marie Slaughter (CEO at New America), Sue Duke (VP Global Public Policy & Economic Graph at LinkedIn), and Aneesh Raman (VP and Workforce Expert at LinkedIn) on critical steps leaders can take now to rebalance the scales and shape a more equitable future where more women are able to flourish and advance in the AI era of work.

Employees want AI at work — and they're not waiting. 75% of knowledge workers use AI, with 46% starting in the last six months. And due to high workloads, employees are bringing their own AI to work. Leaders see AI as essential but lack a clear plan to drive business impact. The challenge now is moving from experimentation to transformation. Just like with the internet and PCs, broad AI adoption will drive growth, manage costs, and deliver more value to customers. To help leaders overcome AI inertia, Microsoft and LinkedIn surveyed 31,000 people in 31 countries, analyzed labor trends from LinkedIn, and studied Microsoft 365 data and Fortune 500 customers. The findings offer crucial insights and actions on AI's impact on work — read it here: https://lnkd.in/ehP7xSDX

In our latest State of the Labor Market report we check in the global hiring slowdown and explore which industries and job roles are on the rise or on the decline. We also dive into a new report from Microsoft and LinkedIn, the 2024 Work Trend Index, that shows how AI at work has accelerated. Here are some key highlights from this month’s update: 📌 LinkedIn’s latest hiring data suggests that the global hiring slowdown is easing, except in Europe. Major economies like the US, Canada, and India show slower but moderating hiring rates. 📌 AI use is taking off among workers — even if their companies aren't fully on board with AI yet — with 78% of AI users bringing their own AI tools to work.    📌 Workers are already anticipating the rising demand for AI skills. People are adding them to their resumes to stay competitive, driven by a tough job market and what employers are looking for. Read the full report from Kory Kantenga, Ph.D., Senior Economist at LinkedIn. #WorkTrendIndex #HiringTrends #LaborMarket #AISkills #AIAtWork

The 2024 Work Trend Index, a joint report from Microsoft and LinkedIn, shared that AI has arrived at work. The data revealed that 75% of knowledge workers worldwide are already using generative AI (GAI) on the job! Full report here: https://lnkd.in/ehP7xSDX. We're curious about the integration of generative AI (GAI) in your workplace. Share your experiences below👇