Nearly 70% of jobs will undergo transformation by 2030 due to rapidly changing soft and hard skills, say experts in recruitment and HR.
Speaking at the Banking, Innovation, and Technology Conference by Khaleej Times, industry leaders urged companies to involve employees in decision-making to boost productivity and job satisfaction.
Susana Correia from LinkedIn Talent Solutions highlighted that both technical skills, like data analytics and AI, and soft skills, such as adaptability and problem-solving, are vital for the future workforce in banking and finance. “The industry now needs agility. AI isn’t just a technical tool anymore but an enabler for developing soft skills,” she said.
Correia emphasized the need for secure and trustworthy AI tools as employees increasingly bring their own AI to work, making recruitment smoother with LinkedIn’s extensive data on millions of jobs and hires.
Involve Employees for Better Results
Yusra Abdul Ghaffar Baqi from Aafaq Islamic Finance advised companies to align employees with the company vision before implementing new tech.
“Tech is a tool to make jobs better. People embraced online work during COVID-19, showing adaptability,” she shared. Baqi also stressed the importance of employee happiness and decision-making involvement for productivity, recommending hybrid work models if beneficial.
Mastercard’s Sonali Attri echoed the need for collaboration, stating, “Innovation thrives when people work together.”
