In 2020, the global workforce lost an equivalent of 255 million full-time jobs, an estimated $3.7 trillion in wages and 4.4% of global GDP, a staggering toll on lives and livelihoods. While vaccine rollout has begun and the growth outlook is predicted to improve, an even socio-economic recovery is far from certain.
The choices made by policymakers, business leaders, workers and learners today will shape societies for years to come. At this critical crossroads, leaders must consciously, proactively and urgently lay the foundations of a new social contract, rebuilding our economies so they provide opportunity for all.
In this context, the Forum remains committed to working with the public- and private sectors to provide better skills, jobs and education to 1 billion people by 2030 through initiatives to close the skills gap and prepare for the ongoing technological transformation of the future of work.
Davos Agenda 2022
How to finance the new global clean energy economy
The new global clean energy economy will rival today's oil market in size by 2050. The developing world requires equal access to clean energy finance to benefit.
Davos Agenda 2022
3 ways to deliver an enhanced employee experience
Today’s challenges present a unique opportunity for businesses to reimagine their people strategies in order to attract and retain talent in the future.
Jobs+Skills
Are we really facing a resignation crisis?
Quit rates are increasing, but we may not be facing a resignation crisis. The data shows that quit rates in the U.S. have increased by just 5% since 2019.
Future of Work
What is tactical empathy and how can it help in negotiations at work?
Chris Voss, a top hostage negotiator turned leadership coach, believes that negotiations entail trust and teamwork more than pinning an opponent to the ground.
Davos Agenda 2022
Reframing the role of educators: five ways to maintain childlike optimism
Teaching that encourages optimism, innovation and empowerment helps students work harder and make a difference in the world, according to this NGO.
Society & Future of Work
These are the digital skills companies need to succeed in a changing economy
These are changes that appear unlikely to recede in the wake of the pandemic; rather, companies will continue to move forward with digitalization at an accelerated pace.
Jobs+Skills
Why digital upskilling is a crucial part of sustainability
The digital skills gap threatens future economic stability – but companies who address it themselves can further sustainability and improve their bottom line
Jobs+Skills
These are the most popular LinkedIn courses for business leaders
LinkedIn has released the top-15 list of training courses chosen by business leaders and managers, including coaching skills and communication around diversity.
Climate Change
Why do green investments create more jobs? Experts explain
Dollar-for-dollar, clean energy and other green investments generally create more jobs in the near term than unsustainable investments, according to new analysis.
Jobs+Skills
These are the jobs people want most - and least - after the pandemic
Online job postings have been growing beyond pre-pandemic levels, with the US uptick at more than 50% compared with pre-pandemic times, says job site Indeed.
Jobs+Skills
These 5 skills will get you the best jobs with your college degree
LinkedIn has identified the five key skills for landing the best graduate jobs, which includes analytical skills, project management and customer service.
Turkey
How reskilling can play a key role in Turkey’s recovery
Turkey must reskill more than 21 million workers to meet the demands of the future of work. The new Turkey Closing the Skills Gap Accelerator will help.
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