Note: 10 Jobs Set to Disappear Within Four Years

The World Economic Forum projects that the global labour market will see a 14% growth in job openings by 2030, even as 8% of current roles are eliminated. In response to these dynamics, upskilling and reskilling are crucial for workers to adapt and transition into new professions aligned with market demands.

According to Gulf News, by 2030, 39% of workers’ core skills are expected to change. This shift underscores the importance of continuous learning, upskilling, and retraining to prepare workers for a rapidly evolving job market.

Employers must prioritise training to equip their workforce with the competencies needed for future roles.

The report highlights digital access growth as a transformative macro trend, projected to create 19 million new jobs by 2030 while displacing 9 million. AI and data processing alone will generate 11 million roles but replace 9 million, making technological adaptation crucial.

Even creative fields such as graphic design will face disruption from generative AI.

The 10 jobs most at risk of disappearing due to low demand are:

• Postal workers

• Bank tellers and related staff

• Data entry clerks

• Cashiers and ticketing staff

• Administrative assistants and executive secretaries

• Printing workers and related roles

• Accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll clerks

• Material recording and stock storage staff

• Transport officers and conductors

• Door-to-door sales workers and street vendors

The report highlights roles facing the sharpest declines, driven by automation, digital payments, and self-service technology growth.