What does the future hold for the US labor market? In HRchat episode 731, I talk with Svenja Gudell, Chief Economist at Indeed. Svenja is also on the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on the Future of Job Creation.
We also delve into the transformative impact of AI on the labor market. Learn how generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot are reshaping job roles, and enhancing productivity while underscoring the irreplaceable value of human skills such as critical thinking and empathy.
Questions for Svenja include:
- What is the state of the U.S. labor market and how are recent trends shaping the current landscape?
- How is AI influencing labor market dynamics, particularly in terms of job availability and job types?
- Which jobs will be impacted the most by AI and which jobs already are?
- How are employers adapting their hiring practices to prioritize skills over traditional qualifications?
- What are the primary reasons behind the preference for skills-first hiring strategies in industries that are adopting AI?
- Do you foresee this trend toward skills-first hiring continuing to expand across different sectors in the future?
- Tell us about the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on the Future of Job Creation