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Despite the growing importance of AI in the workplace, research from Microsoft and LinkedIn shows that many companies fall short in employee training: 👉 45% of US executives aren't investing in AI tools or training for their teams. 👉 Only 39% of global workers using AI have received company-provided training. 👉 Just 25% of companies plan to offer generative AI training this year. Read the 2024 Work Trend Index to find insights and actions on AI's impact on work: https://lnkd.in/ekENAEi4

New research from LinkedIn shows that Gen Z workers want to break into climate-focused roles our world desperately needs — but they don't have the green skills needed. Three clear trends we're seeing in the data: 1️⃣ Gen Z's green ambitions are high, but they are struggling to integrate climate action and their work. 2️⃣ Climate action requires all generations gain green skills. 3️⃣ Gen Z workers need the programs, skills and support to land careers that will combat climate change. Read more from Efrem Bycer who leads sustainability and workforce policy partnerships at LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/g2EZSVpX

New LinkedIn research shows that men tend to have larger professional networks with frequent communication and senior-level connections. But women shine in network diversity — especially through "weak ties," connections to people outside their immediate circle. These weak ties provide unique information and can boost career opportunities, giving women access to a broader range of insights. Read more about how the strength of your professional network can shape your economic future: https://lnkd.in/gedxA93b ✍️: Matthew Baird, Danielle K., Osonde Ope Osoba, Yuwen Wu

In the latest edition of the State of the Labor Market report, we explore global hiring trends and the implications for early career professionals. Here are some of our findings: 📊 Diverging hiring trends: While global hiring has slowed since 2022, industries like Healthcare, Utilities, Education, and Government Administration have shown resilience. Conversely, Technology, Information, and Media; Professional Services; and Manufacturing have seen significant declines. 🎓 Opportunities for early career professionals: With high-paying roles harder to land, many young professionals are pivoting to more stable industries. Education and Government Administration are among the fastest-growing fields for new grads. 🧳 Rise of lower cost cities: Early career professionals are also moving to more affordable cities in the US, particularly in the Sunbelt region, as housing prices in larger metros soar. 🌍 Green jobs challenge: Despite a strong interest in green jobs, many Gen Z workers lack the necessary skills and experience. According to new data from LinkedIn, only 1 in 20 Gen Z workers globally report having the skills required to address the climate crisis compared to 1 in 8 workers in the overall workforce. There's a significant gap to fill as we address the climate crisis. Read the full report from Kory Kantenga, Ph.D., Senior Economist at LinkedIn. #LaborMarket #CareerTrends #GreenJobs #EarlyCareer #HiringTrends

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 shape a more equitable future where more women are able to flourish and advance in the AI era of work.

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.