Future work requires technical wisdom and emotional resilience

Blackstone Chief Operating Officer Jon Gray stressed that emerging analysts must combine academic excellence with diligence, adaptability and interpersonal skills, reflecting a broad shift in employers’ expectations. The World Economic Forum's Future Employment Report 2025 points out that by 2030, 39% of core skills will change, highlighting the growing demand for technical capabilities such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, as well as soft skills such as resilience and collaboration. Employers are increasingly paying attention to continuous learning, and by 2030, 63% of high-tech workers are expected to require training.