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Feb 27, 2025 1:46 PM
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Automation isn't coming.
It's here.
And it will eliminate 40 million US jobs by 2030.
The next decade brings the biggest workforce transformation since the Industrial Revolution.
Here's what you need to know:
3 Forces Colliding: ↳ Aging population reduces available workers ↳ Automation replaces human labor at scale ↳ Income inequality reaches historic levels
5 Key Changes Coming:
- Middle Class Erosion ↳ 80% of workers face wage pressure ↳ Top 20% capture most gains ↳ Consumer markets split into two tiers
- Labor Market Disruption ↳ 20-25% of jobs eliminated ↳ Service sector hit hardest ↳ Retraining takes 10+ years
- Investment Boom ↳ $8 trillion in automation spending ↳ Interest rates spike then crash ↳ Tech adoption accelerates
- Skills Gap Widens ↳ High-skill workers scarce ↳ Low-skill jobs vanish ↳ Wages diverge further
- Government Role Expands ↳ Higher taxes return ↳ New regulations emerge ↳ Social programs grow
The winners:
- Companies investing in automation
- Highly skilled workers
- Capital owners
- Tech infrastructure providers
The path forward: ↳ Build resilient business models ↳ Invest in retraining programs ↳ Prepare for market volatility ↳ Focus on adaptability
The next decade reshapes everything.
Aritcle here: https://www.bain.com/contentassets/fa89826544934e429f7b6441d6a5c542/bain_report_labor_2030.pdf