Overview

• LinkedIn's 'Skills on the Rise' report identifies 15 critical skills for 2025, including AI literacy, adaptability, and stakeholder management.
• AI-related skills, such as Large Language Model (LLM) development, have seen a 20-fold increase in adoption globally since 2016.
• Soft skills like conflict mitigation and public speaking remain essential for fostering workplace relationships and career growth.
• 62% of U.S. hiring managers report a mismatch between available skills and company needs, highlighting the urgency of addressing the skills gap.
• Skills-based hiring is replacing traditional degree-focused models, emphasizing capabilities over credentials in a rapidly changing job market.