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The world around us is changing faster than ever before

The large volume of political, social, technological, economic as well as environmental changes is increasing the sense of turbulence and unpredictability. Nowadays, change can be fast-paced, constant and unpredictable. The pandemic accelerated existing trends such as the shift to digital, remote work, e-commerce, and automation, with up to 25 percent more workers than previously estimated potentially needing to switch occupations.

The acceleration of these trends can be unsettling, but also bring new opportunities. Just like we need regular exercise to stay fit and healthy, preparing for and adapting to change keeps us on our toes. It helps us grow.

Think of this Careers Fitness Hub as your personal trainer, equipping you with skills for life. We’ll point you to training, tips and advice that will get you Career Fit – and prepared for the big race.
Six in 10 
workers are feeling the pressure to upskill and reskill.
(Degreed)
About
40% of workers will need to be reskilled.
(The Future of Jobs
Report)

There’s no career rule book anymore ...

In the past, people followed a career path, often staying with the same employer for their working life.
Today’s organisations are flatter and less hierarchical, and employees are more likely to switch jobs within a few years.

There is no set route for you to follow. Instead, the opportunities you take, and the different experiences you gain, will help you progress on your career journey.

Today, career development is more like orienteering. We’ll give you the tools and equipment; you decide where you want to go and how to get there. There are many ways to get to your destination – not just up but sideways too, directly and indirectly.

By 2025, 85 million jobs are expected to be lost to automation. But it's predicted that another 97 million new roles will be created.

(The future of Jobs Report)
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