We are at a turning point. Only this time, we play a critical role in creating the future.

The report's central finding highlights a critical gap in the global outlook on the future of work - the voice of employees themselves is missing. Without this perspective, we face a future where workplaces do not work for people.

The WorkVue lens focuses on the intersection of three critical themes of work aimed at preparing employees and workers themselves; empowering them with knowledge and arming them with the skills they need to forge their own paths. Their paths as defined by their own individual goals and needs, not just that of an employer. 

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

Employers and policymakers are developing skills frameworks for the future, but these are often unclear to employees or confined to specific sectors, lacking the broader, employee-centered perspectives needed for true engagement.

Analytical thinking is the top core skill sought by employers, with 70% considering it essential by 2025, followed by resilience, flexibility, leadership, and social influence. 

PAY EQUITY

Despite significant global policy advancements in pay equity—such as pay transparency initiatives and equal pay legislation—the topic remains a taboo for many employees. Conversations about pay rarely reach workers in a meaningful or accessible way, if at all, leaving gaps in awareness, understanding, and engagement. 

As of 2022, the gender pay gap among developed countries was 11.6% on average.