The Future of Jobs

automation [noun]: the use of machines or computers instead of people, especially in a factory or office

recession [noun]: a period when the economy of a country is not doing well, industrial production and business activity are at a low level

upskilling [noun]: the process of improving workers' skills

inclusive [adjective]: including everything or all types of people

sustainable [adjective]: able to continue at the same level for a period of time

emerge [verb]: to become known or develop as a result of something; to appear

human capital [noun]: employees, and all of their knowledge, skills, experience, etc., which makes them valuable to a company or economy

shortage [noun]: a lack of something needed

asset [noun]: a person or thing that is very useful or valuable

displaced worker [noun]: a worker who has lost their job because the company they work for has failed or closed down

step in [phrasal verb]: to become involved

safety net [noun]: something, especially a government program, that protects or helps people with financial problems