AI reshapes Greek labour market; Bill Gates lists jobs safe from automation

Research by Randstad for the Greek market shows employers are increasingly looking for workers who combine technical expertise with strong human capabilities such as resilience, adaptability and flexibility. About two‑thirds of companies now consider these traits essential, and demand for digital skills has risen sharply.

A Deloitte Global Human Capital Trends 2026 survey finds 85 % of business leaders view rapid adaptability as a key success factor, yet only a small minority have launched substantial programmes to build it. Deloitte’s Greek partner George Fragos warned, “AI is indeed a revolution, but not only technological. It is a transformation of work. And this means we start not from technology but from the human.” The report notes that organisations focused solely on technology are 1.6 times less likely to achieve expected returns, while those redesigning work around people have far higher odds of success. It also highlights the shift from generative AI to “Agentic AI,” where systems can set goals and plan actions autonomously, changing employee roles to oversight and decision‑making.

Bill Gates added his perspective, identifying four professional sectors he believes will remain largely immune to AI displacement: specialists who design and manage AI systems, the energy and green‑technology industry, biosciences and health care, and skilled manual trades such as electricians and plumbers.