Automation and AI will accelerate a shift in the skills needed for the future of work. Physical and manual skills will decline while technological skills increase the most, growing by over 50% according to forecasts. This will require workers to acquire new social, emotional, and cognitive skills like creativity, complex problem-solving, and leadership. The skills shift will impact different countries in varying degrees depending on their economies and job markets. The future of work is evolving due to global internet access, increasing computing power, and advancing technologies like AI, robotics, and digital platforms that enable remote and independent work.