- The World Economic Forum’s "Future of Jobs" report 2025 warns that 41 percent of companies globally plan to downsize their workforces by 2030 due to AI automation.
- Clerical roles like postal and payroll clerks and executive secretaries are the most vulnerable to being automated.
- Creative and knowledge-based roles such as graphic design and legal work are also at risk due to recent advancements in generative AI.
- While AI threatens many jobs, 77 percent of companies plan to reskill employees, and nearly 70 percent aim to hire workers skilled in AI design and collaboration. The future job market will prioritize technical expertise and adaptability, with opportunities in human-machine collaboration.
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has warned that 41 percent of companies worldwide are planning to shrink their workforces with the help of artificial intelligence by 2030.
This is according to the WEF's "Future of Jobs" report for 2025, which notes that nearly half of jobs traditionally performed by humans are at risk of being automated by AI.
The report, released ahead of the WEF’s annual meeting in Davos, surveyed hundreds of large companies across the globe. While 77 percent of these businesses plan to reskill and upskill their existing employees to work alongside AI, the overarching message is clear: AI is not just a tool for enhancing productivity – it is a force that will fundamentally alter the job market.
What makes this report particularly alarming is its timing. As Patrick Wood, editor at Technocracy.news, points out, the WEF’s findings are already outdated. Over the past six to nine months, AI has doubled in intelligence and capability – twice. This exponential growth suggests that the WEF’s predictions may be far too conservative. (Related: Mike Adams and Alex Jones: Robots, autonomous systems and artificial intelligence will reshape the future.)
By mid-2025, experts predict the arrival of artificial general intelligence, a form of AI that can perform any intellectual task a human can. By 2030, virtually every company on the planet will feel the impact.
Postal clerks, secretaries and payroll clerks most likely to have their jobs taken by AI
The WEF report identifies specific roles that are most vulnerable to AI-driven automation. Postal service clerks, executive secretaries and payroll clerks top the list of jobs expected to decline the fastest.
Even roles requiring higher levels of creativity and knowledge, such as graphic designers and legal secretaries, are not immune. Generative AI – the technology behind tools like ChatGPT – can now produce original text, images and even complex legal documents with minimal human input.
This shift is not just about replacing repetitive tasks; it’s about redefining what it means to work. As AI becomes more sophisticated, even jobs that once seemed secure are being re-evaluated. The report notes that generative AI’s ability to perform knowledge work is a game-changer, signaling a future where human expertise is augmented — or outright replaced — by machines.
While the report paints a grim picture for certain professions, it also highlights opportunities in the AI-driven economy. Nearly 70 percent of companies plan to hire workers skilled in designing AI tools and enhancements, while 62 percent are seeking employees who can collaborate effectively with AI. This suggests that the job market of the future will prioritize technical expertise and adaptability.
The WEF also emphasizes the potential for “human-machine collaboration,” where AI augments human skills rather than replacing them entirely.
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