What jobs will disappear by 2025?

The widespread use of numerous technologies, most notably artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, is going to result in a significant loss of employment and skills over the course of the next several years.

In order to identify where some of the most significant changes may occur, the World Economic Forum conducts comprehensive research across the changing employment needs and skills expectations of companies.

As a result of their study, they were able to make a bold forecast in 2018, which they reaffirmed two years later in the year 2020. Their projection was that by the year 2025, "the average predicted time spent by people and robots at work would be on parity based on today's duties."

They anticipate that by the year 2025, substantial changes in the distribution of labor between humans and computers would have eliminated 85 million jobs worldwide by the year 2020.

Which market segments will see a "drop" in demand?

Before we go any further, it is essential to emphasize that this is not a dramatic change that will take effect overnight. Predictions about talents and positions that are seeing a decline in demand often match patterns that you are currently observing and have seen in the past.

You can see it as firms start to experiment with machines in service-based roles, as well as AI and automation in taking over some of the computerized activities that people were previously performing. Moreover, you can see it as companies start to experiment with machines in service-based positions.

While in some cases roles are eliminated entirely, in other cases new management, strategy, and oversight positions can be created thanks to the opportunities presented by technological advancements. These new positions are especially beneficial for individuals who have previous experience working in operational capacities.

One further thing to take into consideration about the roles that are "decreasing" is the fact that in certain respects, they mirror and connect to jobs that are "growing."

There are possibilities for employees to transfer into other sectors, bringing the knowledge and expertise they have gained in the past, and there are also opportunities for employees to shift into industries that are seeing huge development.

Not disappearing, just changing

We also notice similarities where one sort of function is "decreasing" yet bears very comparable abilities and expertise required for tasks that are "increasing." This is something that we have seen.

For instance, despite the fact that the number of training and development professionals is "decreasing," we are aware that the learning and development industry is growing and developing with new chances, but maybe not in the same way that it appeared in the past.

In spite of the fact that the World Economic Forum predicts a decline in the employment of "Human Resources professionals," the number of jobs in other areas of HR will grow, particularly those that entail the management of the transitory elements of big workforce shifts.

The number of people employed as "postal service clerks" is decreasing, but we also know that the market for package delivery is exploding, which presents numerous opportunities in the delivery sector. While much of the work will be done by machines, there will still be a need for human labor in this industry.

And despite the fact that the number of people working as "construction laborers" is decreasing, it is anticipated that the construction industry will continue to expand over the course of the next five years, along with employment in this area. It's simply that some of the construction industry's most in-demand jobs are shifting as the industry evolves.

Last but not least, before looking at roles that are "decreasing," it is also important to consider the growing role of contractors in the future of work. This is especially important in light of the fact that 41% of businesses surveyed stated that they expect to expand their use of contractors across task-specialist work.

Once again, there are prospects here for people who are interested in being a part of this contracting industry. Although it does not, sadly, promise steady employment, it may give more flexibility and instant revenue.

Demand for jobs is projected to decline by 2025.

According to the Future of Jobs Survey 2020 conducted by the World Economic Forum, the following occupations are ones for which a majority of employers questioned anticipate a decline in demand in the coming years:

Employees who key in data

Administrative and executive secretaries

clerical positions in accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll

Professionals in accounting and auditing

Workers at the assembly and manufacturing plants

Managers of the business's services and administrative operations

Employees in charge of client information and customer service

Managers of both the general and operational aspects

Technicians who fix machines and other mechanical devices

Clerks who are responsible for the registration of materials and managing stock

Analysts of financial markets

Workers at the Postal Service

Representative of sales at wholesale for man, technology, and scientific items

Managers of client relationships

Tellers at banks and other related staff

Door to door sales, news and street vendors

Installers and repairmen of electronic and telecommunications equipment

Professionals in the field of human resources

Professionals in the fields of training and development

Construction workers