Workers report ‘FOBO’ — a fear of becoming obsolete
Most workers told ETS and The Harris Poll that upskilling “is no longer a choice” but also that it was hard to get employer support on the matter.
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⚡ Effects Interpreter
🌍World Economy
- ▶Trade and investment between countries could shift a little if things escalate.
- ▶Global supply chains might feel a small tremor as businesses adjust.
🏙️Local Economy
- ▶Workers in this field may face changes to pay, hours or job security.
- ▶Job hunters should check whether openings in the sector are affected.
🏦Rates & Banks
- ▶Banks tend to wait and see before nudging the rates they offer.
- ▶Savers might glance at their account rate — lenders adjust after big events.
❤️Health
- ▶Community wellbeing could dip a little while people wait for clarity.
- ▶Local health services could get busier depending on how things develop.
💷Wealth
- ▶Pension contributions can take a knock when work is uncertain.
- ▶Redundancy or a pay cut can eat into savings and delay retirement plans.
🏠Housing
- ▶Mortgage deals could edge around if lenders read the wider mood.
- ▶Buyers and renters could notice only a gentle drift, if anything at all.