LinkedIn: Global skills are on the rise in 2025

The modern professional landscape is constantly evolving, driven largely by technological advancements. Artificial intelligence (AI) leads this transformation, as it reshapes industries and requires both businesses and individuals to adapt. Industry data indicates a significant shift, with approximately 70% of current job skills projected to change by 2030.

For organisations, this means a strategic approach to talent acquisition, focusing on skills-based hiring to build a future-ready workforce. This approach offers the potential to dramatically expand the talent pool. For individuals/professionals it means continuous development, and acquiring new, in-demand skills or deepening existing skills.

In-depth analysis has highlighted the below skills and competencies that employers highly value.

1. Relationship building: Fostering authentic connections and trust is essential in today's business environment.

2. Strategic thinking: Essential for informed decision-making and career advancement.

3. AI literacy: Understanding and applying AI tools for business purposes is increasingly vital.

4. Communication: Effective communication remains a cornerstone of professional success, especially in remote and hybrid work settings.

5. Large language model (LLMs are AI tools that specialise in language, for example ChatGPT and Gemini.) utilisation: Leveraging LLMs for automation and enhanced language-related tasks.

6. Customer relationship management: Building and maintaining strong customer relationships. See our Customer Experience Management course.

7. Adaptability: Thriving in a dynamic work environment through continuous learning and resilience.

8. Market analysis: Understanding industry trends and making data-driven decisions.

9. Data management: Ensuring accurate and comprehensive data for informed business insights.

10. Conflict resolution: Constructively managing workplace disputes to foster a positive environment.

11. Documentation: Maintaining accurate records for transparency and decision support.

12. Regulatory compliance: Navigating legal requirements to maintain operational integrity.

13. Financial planning and analysis: Driving business growth through effective financial strategies.

14. Social media management: Engaging and converting consumers through strategic social media use. See our Digital Marketing course which covers social media management as a module.

15. Cold Calling: Direct customer engagement and lead generation.

Our Global Skills Certificate and Digital Badges help students gain global skills, while our micro-credentials (4-week Professional Certificates) allow for fast upskilling of in-demand industry expertise, to prepare them for the future of work.

This article was sourced and adapted from LinkedIn. View the source article.