Global Leaders Meet to Address Labor Market Changes and Policies for AI Era
• Industry leaders met at the Global Labor Market Conference in Saudi Arabia to discuss labor laws, standards, and policies.
• Key topics included the impact of AI on jobs, skills gaps, declining birth rates in some countries, and climate change driving migration.
• Saudi Arabia's Minister of Human Resources highlighted the country's increase in private sector jobs and youth participation.
• Experts called for more gender-focused policies to ensure women aren't disproportionately impacted by climate change job losses.
• Some companies are adopting 4-day work week models, measuring productivity rather than time spent working.