2025年汽车行业职场展望

20 MILLIONIN 2025, SALES OF ELECTRIC CARSARE EXPECTED TO SURPASS OF AUTOMAKERS SAY THEY ARE STILL STRUGGLINGTO FIND THE SKILLED TALENT THEY NEED. OF AUTOMAKERS SAY TRADE POLICYUNCERTAINTY IS IMPACTING THEIR HIRING PLANS. In 2025, the global auto industry faces significant challenges. Electric vehicle sales are projected to exceed 20 millionunits in 2025, but sales growth is slower in some key markets. Trade policy uncertainty is disrupting global supply chainsand most automakers reporting an impact on hiring plans. Cybersecurity is a critical concern due to the increasing •What is the current state of play for the global automotive & mobility industry? •What are the implications for automotive employers and workers? •How can business leaders balance the need for efficiency with the need to recruit and retain skilled talent? Trade Tensions Rev Up Trade tensions are having profound effects on the global automotive industry, leading to significanteconomic repercussions and operational challenges. The uncertainty surrounding trade policies hasdisrupted supply chains, increased costs, and led to cautious hiring practices among automakers. OF AUTO INDUSTRY EMPLOYERS SAYTRADE UNCERTAINTY IS IMPACTING •Sticker Shock:The cost of trade policychange for the automotive industry andconsumers is very real. For example, in Workforce Implications: •With trade policy news changing everyweek, it is understandable that hiring •Impacting Hiring Plans:Most automakers(91%) say trade policy uncertainty is •Leaders should focus on what theycan control, particularly retention oftop talent during a time of stressful •Wait and See:Automotive industryemployers are staying cautious withmost saying they will keep headcount flat •Employees should also focus oncontrolling what they control by taking EV SalesAcceleration 1 IN 4 The global automotive industry hasseen a remarkable surge in electricvehicle (EV) sales over the past decade, driven by consumer preference forenvironmentally friendly alternatives to gasoline-powered cars. However, recent trends indicatea slowdown in growth in key markets due to economic downturns, supply chain disruptions, and •Electric vehicle adoption will continueto reshape automotive industry •Global:Electric vehicle sales grew by 25% in 2024, surpassing 17 million worldwide in 2024. •This makes long-term strategicworkforce planning and retention of •Regional EV Differences:China remained dominant as incentives helped increase EV salesto 11 million in 2024. In Europe, sales decreased or stagnated in 14 of 27 markets as incentiveprograms ended. Sales growth in the U.S. also slowed from 40% in 2023 to 10% in 2024.1 •Auto industry workers are startingto feel the pressure as many sayeconomic instability (34%) and •Major Milestone in 2025:For the full year 2025, electric car sales are expected to increaseby 25% globally, which is similar to the growth rate from 2024. As a result, electric car salestop 20 million worldwide. While sales volumes may be impacted by economic and policy Workforce Implications: •Jobs are changing quickly due totechnology. Skills that were sufficientfive years ago may no longer suffice Hybrid vehicles are playing an important role in themarket as the transition to fully electric vehiclescontinues. For consumers transitioning to an EVfor the first time, having the backup of an internal •Consequently, most HR leadersagree (91%) building a culture ofcontinuous learning is more important •Hybrid Sales Growth:Hybrid powertrain vehicles will continue to play a significant role inautomotive electrification. In the U.S., 60% of electric vehicle sales in 2024 were hybrid.1In •The opportunity to help workers in thissector is significant as more than half •Hybrid Skills Defined:Hybrid skills refer to a skill set which bridges traditionally separatedomains, blending strong technical know-how with equally strong interpersonal or cognitiveabilities. Instead of excelling in only one area, hybrid-skilled professionals bring together the •Hybrid Skills Wanted:Automotive industry employers worldwide say Operations & Logistics(30%), Engineering (24%) and Manufacturing & Production (21%) are the most difficult hardskills to find.4They also say Ethical Judgement (29%), Customer Service (29%) and Team WORKERS WITHHYBRIDSKILL SETS WILL Shifting Business Models $1.5T The entire automotive industry value chain will continue to evolve. General Motors CEO Mary Barraonce said, “I have no doubt the automotive industry will change more in the next 10 years than it hasin the last 50.” That pace of change continues today as the industry is transformed by electrification, IN NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WILL BECREATED FROM RECURRING REVENUE OF •Software First:Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs) are vehicles in which the majority of thefunctions and features are enabled, controlled, and managed by software. Unlike traditionalvehicles, SDVs rely heavily on a complex software architecture t