The State Of Skills In Australia

Overview

The employment landscape is dynamically transforming in 2024, moving away from conventional roles towards emerging positions that incorporate AI, automation, and cybersecurity. Soft skills like executive presence, emotional intelligence, leadership engagement, and storytelling are also poised to gain prominence in the coming year.

“As a leader, it's crucial to acknowledge the significance of emotional intelligence and building rapport. It goes beyond casual interactions like grabbing a coffee; it involves truly understanding an individual's personality, identifying their motivations, and leveraging that understanding to collaborate effectively.”

Matthew Duckworth

Director of IT Risk and Security at MetLife

Our November 2023 Survey

We engaged with industry leaders across Australia, provided insights into their talent priorities for 2024 and beyond.

Our findings showed that over 34% of business leaders recognise the imperative to reskill employees in 2024, with a specific focus on areas such as cybersecurity, data, AI, automation, and soft skills.

T-Shape Skill Development

Over 25% of executives emphasised the significance of nurturing talent with specialised expertise across multiple domains, equipped with knowledge spanning various functional areas.