O c t o b e r 2 The Future of Jobs

Technology adoption
Share of companies surveyed
Big data analytics
Artificial intelligence (e.g. machine learning,
neural networks, NLP)
Cloud computing
Encryption and cyber security
E-commerce and digital trade
Text, image and voice processing
Augmented and virtual reality
Distributed ledger technology (e.g. blockchain)
New materials (e.g. nanotubes, graphene)
Robots, non-humanoid (industrial automation,
drones, etc.)
Emerging skills
Skills identified as being in high demand within their organization, ordered
by frequency
1.
Analytical thinking and innovation
2.
Active learning and learning strategies
3.
Critical thinking and analysis
4.
Creativity, originality and initiative
5.
Complex problem-solving
6.
Technology use, monitoring and control
7.
Resilience, stress tolerance and flexibility
8.
Leadership and social influence
9.
Technology design and programming
10.
Emotional intelligence
11.
Systems analysis and evaluation
12.
Persuasion and negotiation
13.
Troubleshooting and user experience
14.
Service orientation
15.
Reasoning, problem-solving and ideation
Country Profile
Spain
Working Age Population
35,092,188
1 / 2
55.2%
77.7%
52.4%
31.1%
65.9%
59.7%
8%
18.2%
12.2%
61.2%
11%
45.5%
12.8%
15.3%
13.7%
1.1%
0.8%
1.5%
96%
96%
92%
88%
88%
84%
77%
74%
70%
68%
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Current skills in focus of existing reskilling/upskilling
programmes
Share of companies surveyed identifying this skill as being in focus
across their reskilling or upskilling programmes
1.
Analytical thinking and innovation
2.
Active learning and learning strategies
3.
Critical thinking and analysis
4.
Technology use, monitoring and control
5.
Leadership and social influence
6.
Complex problem-solving
7.
Management of personnel
8.
Systems analysis and evaluation
9.
Service orientation
10.
Quality control and safety awareness