The future of work in Europe

The future of work in Europe

This in-depth report from the McKinsey Global Institute explores underlying trends that will drive demand for workplaces of all types.

The COVID-19 crisis has strongly affected Europe’s labor markets, and it may take years for employment to return to its pre-crisis levels. But the pandemic will not be the only trend shaping the future of work on the continent. This research takes an in-depth look at almost 1,100 local economies across the 27 EU countries plus the United Kingdom and Switzerland. MGI assess how automation and AI may reshape the mix of occupations, the skills required to work, and the transitions workers face. In the aftermath of the pandemic, emerging evidence from companies suggests that technology adoption and other workforce shifts could accelerate.