Global Scans · Future of Work & Skills Gaps · Weekly Summary

• [New] A granular focus on sub-sector performance and progress in addressing the persistent skills gap will be essential for identifying opportunities and navigating the evolving landscape of UK manufacturing stocks. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] Nearly a third of businesses plan to end remote work entirely by 2026, as employers continue tightening return to office requirements despite persistent employee demand for flexibility. Fair Play Talks
• [New] Regulation and workforce deficits strain resilience: Fragmented global cybersecurity mandates intensify the compliance burden, while a widening skills gap impairs organizations' ability to absorb and respond to risk. Siemens Xcelerator Community Beta
• 3 in 10 companies will eliminate remote work entirely by 2026. CPA Practice Advisor
• Within Defence, APs could enhance PHEC and retrieval capabilities by bridging the skills gap between paramedics, nurses, and PHEC doctors. JMVH
• According to the WEF's 2025 Future Of Work report, AI will cause a boom in delivery driving, construction, agriculture, food processing and nursing as people turn to work in fields with historic labour shortages that AI still can not fill. Forbes
• Canada is known for its inclusive work culture and offers remote work opportunities across various industries like tech, healthcare, and education. Qureos
• H-1B visa changes introduce short-term risks-reduced hiring, a shift to remote work, and lower demand - but can also create long-term demand for automation, global mobility support, and scalable self-service solutions for a more distributed workforce. TechCabal
• The demand for remote work continues to surge, with companies worldwide offering lucrative opportunities for professionals in tech, marketing, and creative fields. Your Remote Work HQ - Jobs, Tools, & Expert Advice
• Previously stable white-collar jobs in North America are increasingly being challenged by highly skilled workers from emerging economies, many of whom are leveraging remote work opportunities facilitated by advancements in low-latency connectivity. Memesita
• Remote work is here to stay, with nearly a quarter of the U.S. workforce expected to be working remotely by 2025. Cyber Defense Magazine
• 89% of L & D professionals say proactively building employee skills will help navigate the future of work. Nimblework
• In 2025, remote work opportunities are expected to grow rapidly, with more businesses adopting flexible work policies to meet employee needs and enhance productivity. Qureos
• Itau Layoffs: Brazil's largest bank dismissed ~1,000 remote / hybrid workers (1% of 96,219 staff) based on low digital activity monitoring (20% screen time vs. 75% average), testing surveillance limits amid 70% sector remote work, risking legal and reputational issues. The Rio Times
• Traditional perimeter-based defences are no longer sufficient in a world of hybrid work, cloud-native apps, and evolving threats. Tech Prescient
• Hybrid Work Evolution: Around 60% of U.S. workers now work in hybrid or flexible arrangements, a trend expected to expand into more industries beyond office roles. The Panther Group
• Global Opportunities - Remote work, supported by AI tools, allows people to work internationally without leaving their homes. Futurism
• Without recognized digital credentials, citizens may find themselves shut out not only from domestic services, but also from cross-border opportunities, like remote work, international study programs, or global financial platforms. The RegTech
• The bottom line for Portuguese banks and fintechs in 2025 is clear: focus on use cases with tracked ROI, workforce reskilling at scale, and governance that turns pilots into persistent productivity - otherwise the promise of tripling productivity will stay an aspiration, not a delivered result. Nucamp Bootcamp
• 80% of Chief Marketing Officers express concern about the AI skills gap, while 97 million specialists are anticipated to be needed in the AI industry by 2025. openpr

Last updated: 25 October 2025