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The future of work

AI literacy is becoming professional literacy.

Across healthcare, life sciences and global health, organisations are redefining roles, workflows and skill requirements. Professionals who understand and use AI will be best positioned for what comes next.

“The next generation of health professionals will be defined not by whether they use AI, but by how well they use it, responsibly.”
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The evidence

Leading organisations agree: AI is reshaping professional work.

From global health agencies to top consultancies, the message is clear. AI is transforming how work gets done — and professionals need new skills to stay relevant and make a greater impact.

70%

of employers expect most employees to use AI tools in their work by 2027.

World Economic Forum
67%

of healthcare executives believe AI will significantly change workforce skills in the next 5 years.

Deloitte
75%

of life sciences leaders say AI skills will be essential for future talent.

McKinsey & Company
62%

of organisations cite AI literacy as a key factor in future hiring and promotion decisions.

LinkedIn Workplace Learning
World Health OrganizationOECDMcKinsey & CompanyDeloitteLinkedInGartner

What employers are looking for

AI is changing role expectations. Employers increasingly value professionals who can:

Use AI tools effectively
Apply AI in real-world professional tasks
Combine domain expertise with AI
Apply AI within a professional context
Critically evaluate outputs
Verify and validate AI-generated information
Communicate and collaborate
Work effectively in AI-enabled teams
Integrate AI into workflows
Improve efficiency and decision-making
Adapt to new ways of working
Stay flexible as tools and roles evolve
Understand risk and ethics
Use AI responsibly and safely
Drive better outcomes
Use AI to create value for people and organisations
For employers

The most valuable professionals of the future combine domain expertise with AI capability.

Organisations are seeking professionals who can apply AI in context, exercise judgement, and contribute to meaningful outcomes.

Explore insights by sector

See how AI is impacting work and skill requirements across different professional domains.

HealthcareTrends, skills and opportunities
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