Marketing Strategy Leads Udemy's Most In-Demand Skills in Q3 2024 with 26% Growth
26%
Business strategy and management skills, especially marketing strategy, topped Udemy’s most in-demand skills in Q3 2024, driven by a 26% growth. Additionally, skills like business communication, project management, and emotional intelligence surged as professionals balanced career growth with work-life priorities and adapted to evolving tech like generative AI.
12000
The U.S. economy added just 12,000 jobs in October, far below expectations, as hurricanes and a Boeing strike sidelined workers. Despite the slow job growth, the unemployment rate remained at a low of 4.1%, with wages continuing to rise. Analysts say hiring may have risen by 100,000 to 150,000 without these disruptions, leaving the Fed's potential rate cuts a key focus for the market.
94%
A recent Deloitte report reveals workers desire a balance between technical and human skills, with 87% seeing human skills like adaptability and leadership as essential for career growth. Three in five workers feel their company prioritizes short-term needs over long-term skill development, with 94% worried future generations may lack essential human skills. Despite focusing on AI and tech skills, workers believe that human capabilities, such as communication and collaboration remain critical, and many want more mentorship and relationship-building opportunities at work.
3.9%
In 2024, median salary increases held steady at 4%, but average salary raises fell to 3.9% as more companies returned to typical 3-3.9% increments, according to salary.com. While some industries saw higher increases, many employers are scaling back, signaling a possible return to pre-pandemic pay trends in 2025.
27%
According to United Culture's " Work Remastered 2024 " study, over 27% of hybrid or remote workers feel overlooked for promotions, especially among millennials and Gen Z. Despite a push for office returns, flexibility remains a priority for employees, with 57% considering leaving if their options are restricted.