When thinking about the future of work, there seems to be one question at the top of everyone’s mind: How will artificial intelligence impact jobs—and, more specifically, my own job?

However, new data from Indeed’s Hiring Lab suggests that AI is not the biggest threat to the labor market. The real crisis, it found, could develop from a mismatch between the kinds of jobs that are growing and the skills and location of the available workers. This problem is being driven by the convergence of three big trends: the retirement of baby boomers, slower immigration, and AI reshaping white-collar work. If these factors are left unaddressed, Indeed predicts that unemployment could hit 8% by 2040.

To help prevent such a crisis, there are a few things Indeed experts say employers and employees can do today.

Reevaluate job requirements and credential expectations to ensure the language used in job descriptions is helping your chances of attracting the best talent.

Invest now in training existing employees, as it’s faster and less expensive than finding and developing new talent.

Expand recruiting to see how employees in adjacent fields can transfer their skills to your industry.

Focus on human skills that AI cannot replace, and double down on highlighting those skills on your resume and in interviews.

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