- Date published:
- November 2024
- Organisation:
- LSE
- Authors:
- Matthew Bone, Eugenia Ehlinger, Fabian Stephany
- Themes:
- AI, Green
In response to the soaring demand for AI and green roles, the UK labour market is increasingly favouring skill-based hiring over traditional degrees. The movement reflects a shift towards practical competencies and alternative pathways into high-growth industries.
Our latest research paper examines how businesses in the UK are responding to these gaps. We analysed over 10 million job postings from 2018 to mid-2024, capturing the rapid evolution of AI (including major new model releases and the rise of sustainability roles). Below are three key findings: