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

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

The white paper is titled Realising the Potential of Global Digital Jobs. It states that “new ways of working, if managed effectively, offer benefits.”

According to the report, the rise of technologies such as cloud computing, video conferencing and artificial intelligence has benefited. This has made working remotely more viable than before. The white paper says that such jobs can grow in lower-middle income countries if people with the right skills and qualifications are available 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. Healthcare, marketing, advertising, communication and cyber security sectors have also been rated better for remote work.

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

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