LinkedIn's Work Transformation Report examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping jobs, skills, and hiring trends, with many roles and capabilities expected to change significantly by 2030. (Credit: LinkedIn)
According to a report from LinkedIn, 1 in 10 employed workers worldwide and 1 in 5 in the US are in roles that didn't exist 25 years ago, and 70% of the skills used in most jobs will change by 2030.
These roles include data analysts, data scientists, full-stack engineers, front-end developers, data engineers, and web developers, as well as business development specialists, social media managers, relationship managers, and more, according to LinkedIn's 2025 Work Transformation Report.
The fastest growing jobs in the U.S. are artificial intelligence engineer, AI consultant, physical therapist, workforce development manager, and travel advisor. Another emerging role is head of AI, and the number of employees in this role has increased by 50% in the past two years in the US and is expected to double within three to four years.
Recent news and government reports indicate that Puerto Rico is similarly in high demand for cloud engineers, cybersecurity specialists, data scientists, full-stack developers, technology consultants, and project managers.
Skills are evolving
The skills required for many jobs are also changing, even for those who remain in the same role. LinkedIn found that 70% of the skills used in most jobs will be transformed by 2030.
This trend is encouraging job seekers and professionals to proactively adapt and upskill, with the number of non-tech professionals using LinkedIn Learning to build AI skills increasing by 117% since 2023.
Over the past eight years, AI talent hiring has increased by more than 300% globally, with AI talent hiring increasing by 30% from fall 2024 onwards.
“In addition to demand for AI talent, the demand for non-technical professionals proficient in AI tools is starting to rise. The percentage of jobs on LinkedIn that list AI literacy skills has increased more than six times over the past year,” LinkedIn said.
Both AI and human skills are required
“Many new roles are being driven by AI, but what goes beyond software is the ability of humans to work in new ways with AI tools,” Vialis Rivera Ruiz, client account director at ManpowerGroup Puerto Rico, told News is my Business.
In fact, AI literacy skills, such as agile engineering and mastery of tools like ChatGPT, are becoming increasingly important. Since 2023, the number of AI literacy skills added to LinkedIn member profiles has increased by 177%. This is nearly five times faster than the overall skill increase of 36%.
According to LinkedIn, fixed credentials and “one-time” learning are becoming a thing of the past, and the future will be about building careers through continuous learning and upskilling, led by AI. “Professionals can no longer ignore AI or assume that it doesn't apply to their jobs. AI will be relevant to every job in the future and will be embedded in most of our jobs,” he added.
Rivera-Ruiz pointed out that today's companies and recruiters are focused on the skills candidates have, as well as their desire and ability to continue developing professionally.
“This is called learnability, and it allows you to adapt to your employer's needs and new trends. This is extremely valuable to companies,” she said.
As AI advances, human skills may become paramount in today's workplaces. Many of the skills needed to understand and use AI tools are the same skills needed to remain competitive and successful in the changing world of work, LinkedIn reported, noting that leaders and companies are understanding that AI is more powerful when led by humans.
As a result, today's companies and recruiters are prioritizing soft skills such as communication, analytical skills, teamwork, problem solving, and customer service, whereas in 2018 they are focusing on hard skills.
“For example, communication has consistently been one of the most sought-after skills by employers, ranking as the #1 most in-demand skill in 2024,” LinkedIn said.
According to LinkedIn, the highly sought-after combination of AI and human skills is becoming a key indicator of adaptability and growth mindset, but this talent remains elusive for many companies as HR professionals struggle to find people with the right mix of technical and soft skills.
G. Torres is a freelance journalist, writer, and editor. She has worked in business journalism for more than 25 years, including as a reporter and copy editor for Caribbean Business, business editor for the San Juan Star, and oil markets editor for S&P Global Platts (formerly a McGraw Hill company). She has worked in marketing on and off for decades and currently works as a freelancer for a local marketing and communications agency.
