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Automation and digital transformation are reshaping the global job market, with certain roles at high risk of decline. According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, advancements in technology are expected to eliminate millions of jobs by 2030. The report predicts a net growth of 14 percent in the global labour market by 2030 but also warns of an 8 percent decline due to displacement caused by automation. According to the Future of Jobs Report 2025, here are 10 jobs projected to experience the sharpest decline: 1. Postal service clerks: Replaced by automated sorting systems and digital communication. 2. Bank tellers: Online banking and ATMs are phasing out teller services. 3. Data entry clerks: Automated software is making manual data input obsolete. 4. Cashiers: Self-checkout systems and digital payments dominate retail. 5. Administrative assistants: AI tools streamline scheduling and office management. 6. Printing workers: Digital media continues to eclipse print demand. 7. Accounting clerks: Cloud-based accounting tools reduce manual bookkeeping. 8. Stock-keeping clerks: Warehouse automation eliminates manual inventory tasks. 9. Transportation attendants: Autonomous vehicles disrupt traditional roles. 10. Door-to-door sales workers: Online marketing renders this role redundant. Why these jobs are at risk The rise of AI, self-service technologies, and digital platforms is central to this shift. Reskilling and upskilling are critical for workers in these vulnerable roles to transition to more secure career paths. ICA/Expat Media
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