Join Emily Dabbs, Head of Macro Consulting at Oxford Economics Australia, as she unpacks the findings of Oxford’s workforce and skills modelling report, undertaken as a key input into the Future Skills Organisation’s 2025 Workforce Plan. Emily will explore how demographic shifts, education pipelines, migration flows, and evolving skill demands are shaping the future workforce — and what this means for business leaders, insurers, and finance professionals alike.
The discussion will highlight why skills-based analysis offers a more accurate picture of emerging shortages than traditional occupation-level forecasts, and how industry can prepare for the significant workforce uplift required to sustain growth.
Key Takeaways
- The macroeconomic forces driving unprecedented demand for finance, technology, and business roles to 2030.
- Why traditional workforce forecasts understate the severity of upcoming skills shortages.
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The role of education, migration, and job mobility in meeting future demand — and why they may not be enough.
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How skills-based workforce modelling reframes industry planning and exposes hidden gaps.
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Practical implications for employers, policymakers, and professionals seeking to future-proof their workforce strategies.
Speaker
Emily Dabbs, Head of Macro Consulting, Oxford Economics