10% of workers hired this year hold job titles that didn't exist in 2000, thanks to AI

Workplace transformation is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, as 10 per cent of workers hired globally in 2024 hold job titles that didn't exist in 2000, including Sustainability Manager, AI engineer and Social Media Manager.

According to new data from LinkedIn's inaugural Work Change Snapshot, roles like Sustainability Manager, AI engineer, Data Scientist, Social Media Manager and Customer Success Manager are now commonplace.

emergence of new technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and increased focus on sustainability are prime reasons behind demand for new job roles.

In a study of more than 5,000 global business leers, LinkedIn noted that 82 per cent of leers in India agree that pace of change at work is speeding up as demand for new roles, skills and technologies increases.

Global business leers recognise transformative potential of Generative AI, with seven in 10 making it a top priority to opt AI tools in 2025.

"As we look to 2025, businesses are increasingly prioritising AI option, alongside meaningful investments in upskilling and reskilling ir people. Embracing AI is not just about keeping pace; it's about empowering teams, fostering innovation, and creating resilient workforces rey to thrive," Ruchee Anand, India He at LinkedIn Talent Solutions, said.

In India, 69 per cent of HR professionals report that expectations of m at work have never been higher. ditionally, six in 10 mit that experience alone is no longer enough to stay competitive, with over half acknowledging that career growth now depends on embracing AI.

LinkedIn has announced launch of new AI products and tools such as LinkedIn's first AI agent, Hiring Assistant, an AI-powered coaching feature and has also expanded its LinkedIn Learning library to over 1,000 AI courses.