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Digital transformation is no longer just a vision of the future – it has already become a key driver of change in all aspects of our lives and work. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the job market, bringing numerous challenges but also opportunities that must be recognized and seized without delay. Timely responses and readiness for change are crucial to avoid the risk of falling behind in the face of rapid global trends and securing a competitive position in the digital age. Croatia, as part of the global digital shift, has the opportunity to define its own path in shaping the coexistence of humans and machines, with a strategic approach to skills and technology development.
According to a report from the World Economic Forum (WEF), new job creation and job displacement will account for 22% of today’s total jobs by 2030. It is estimated that 170 million new jobs (14% of the current workforce) will be created, while 92 million jobs will disappear, resulting in a net increase of 78 million jobs. This balance of changes clearly emphasizes the need for adaptation and the use of artificial intelligence as an ally in creating new opportunities.
Jobs like cashiers, postal workers, and administrative assistants face the highest risk of disappearing. On the other hand, professions like artificial intelligence specialists, big data analysts, renewable energy engineers, and healthcare professionals are seeing the fastest growth. Additionally, jobs such as farmworkers, delivery drivers, construction workers, salespeople, and food-processing workers are expected to grow the most in absolute numbers, alongside significant growth in the care economy, including nurses, social workers, counselors, personal care aides, and teachers over the next five years. For this reason, investing in education and additional skills, known as upskilling, is becoming a crucial step towards a secure future.
Croatia’s role in this process can be significant if it is recognized as strategically important. Algebra LAB has been contributing to digital transformation projects, technological transfer, and the application of advanced technologies for years. Our technological business incubator serves as a meeting place for innovators, entrepreneurs, and organizations seeking practical solutions to business challenges in the digital age. Through projects that connect the private and public sectors, we contribute to the development of new strategies and skills that enable success in the era of artificial intelligence.
What is particularly encouraging is the fact that, despite automation and technological changes, human skills such as analytical and creative thinking, resilience, and adaptability remain in high demand. According to the report, 39% of employees’ existing skills will be transformed by 2030, but the good news is that an increasing number of workers and organizations are recognizing the need for further education and upskilling.
For Croatia, this means investing in education and creating spaces for collaboration between innovators and organizations. Through our network of educational innovations and academic research, Algebra LAB fosters such initiatives. In this process, it is important not only to respond to the challenges of artificial intelligence but also to harness its potential to create new value – both for the business sector and society as a whole.
Artificial intelligence will not replace humans, but it will undoubtedly shape our future. The question is whether we will be ready to embrace change and adapt, using technology as a tool to create a better future. Algebra LAB remains dedicated to this goal, inviting all organizations and individuals to join in the collective creation of a digitally aware society.
The original article from which part of this data is drawn can be found here.