McKinsey: Automation could absorb half of U.S. work hours by 2035. The bigger challenge is skills

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What happened

Roughly 11 million workers may need new occupations, and many lack the skills or credentials to get there.

Key facts

  • Roughly 11 million workers may need new occupations, and many lack the skills or credentials to get there.
  • Reported by Fortune and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:50:48 UTC.

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  1. Healey faces £35bn Budget challenge to meet spending pledges, says think tank

  2. McKinsey: Automation could absorb half of U.S. work hours by 2035. The bigger challenge is skills

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