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Job Market Slows: Demand Soars for AI Skills

1/21/2026

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  • LinkedIn's report shows a sluggish job market where jobseekers exceed openings.
  • The report notes rising demand for AI-related skills and signals a 'new-collar' era.
  • Sue Duke, LinkedIn's EMEA Managing Director, spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos about adapting to these labor market trends amid geopolitical uncertainty.
  • The report emphasizes focusing on AI skills to align with evolving job demands.