92 million jobs shifted work from home by 2030 world economic forum white paper

Covid-19 taught the world to work from home (wfh). Even though offices have started opening and companies are calling their employees to office, the trend also gives new predictions. World Economic Forum white paper It is predicted that 92 million (92 crore) jobs are expected to move completely to remote work by 2030. This is more than the current figure of 73 million (7.3 crore).

The title of the white paper is- Realizing the Potential of Global Digital Jobs. It states that “new ways of working, if managed effectively, deliver benefits.”

According to the report, there have been benefits from the rise of technologies like cloud computing, video conferencing and artificial intelligence. This has made working remotely more viable than before. The white paper says that such jobs can increase in lower-middle income countries if people with the right skills and qualifications are found there.

wfh may increase in these areas

The report estimates that the scope of work-from-home may increase in accounting, legal, finance, IT services. The fields of healthcare, marketing, advertising, communication and cyber security have also been rated better for remote work.

However, it is not that remote work does not have its challenges. High speed internet may be a problem in some areas. Corporate hardware has also been considered as a barrier. Giving a solution to this, it has been said that workers should be allowed to use their devices for office work. However, in a country like Nigeria, only 38 percent of the households have their own computer.

The white paper also says that companies that expand remote work should aim to attract talent rather than save money.