12 jobs that are set to shrink over the next decade

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1. 22m ago

   Administrative support roles face steepest decline over next decade

   Administrative support jobs are projected to shrink more than any other occupational group over the next ten years. This contraction stems from a national labor market shift toward technical and high-growth sectors. While 10 to 12 specific roles are forecast to decline, growth is expected for high-paying positions such as nurse practitioners and software developers. This transition indicates that specialized technical roles are replacing traditional office support functions.

   Why it matters

   The shift reflects a broader economic move away from general clerical work toward technical specialization. These trends highlight a structural change in the labor market where automation or technical skills are becoming primary requirements.

   What to watch next

   • Publication of the specific list of 10 to 12 declining roles
   • Updated labor statistics on the growth rate of nurse practitioners and software developers
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2. 1d ago

   Office and Administrative Support Roles Face Steepest Decade-Long Decline

   Administrative support jobs are projected to shrink more than any other occupational group over the next ten years. This contraction occurs as the national labor market shifts toward technical and high-growth sectors. While specific roles forecast to decline number between 10 and 12, growth is expected for high-paying positions including software developers and nurse practitioners. This trend reflects a broader transition where specialized technical roles are replacing traditional office support functions.

   Why it matters

   The Labor Department and other analysts are tracking a structural shift in employment patterns. This transition highlights a growing divide between traditional administrative work and the demand for technical expertise.

   What is confirmed

   • Employment in office and administrative support jobs is expected to drop more than any other occupational group over the next decade.
   • Software developers and nurse practitioners are projected to experience strong employment growth.

   What to watch next

   • Publication of the specific list of 12 shrinking roles
   • Updated Labor Department employment statistics for the administrative sector
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3. 4d ago

   Office and Administrative Support Roles Face Steepest Decline

   Employment in office and administrative support jobs is expected to drop more than any other occupational group over the next decade. While various reports identify a set of 10 to 12 specific roles forecast to shrink, the administrative sector remains the hardest hit. This trend contrasts with rapid growth expected in IT professions and other specialized roles identified by the Labor Department and other analysts. The shift indicates a broader transition in the national labor market toward technical and high-growth sectors.

   Why it matters

   Labor forecasts help workers and policymakers anticipate shifts in employment demand. These projections often reflect the impact of automation and changing business operations. Understanding which roles are shrinking allows for targeted retraining efforts.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Office and administrative support jobs are expected to drop more than any other occupational group.
   • Twelve specific jobs are set to shrink over the next decade.
   • Ten specific jobs are set to shrink over the next decade.

   What to watch next

   • Release of the specific list of 12 shrinking jobs from Business Insider.
   • Detailed Labor Department data on the 10 fastest-growing jobs.
   • Quarterly employment statistics for administrative support roles.
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