Global Scans · Health · Weekly Summary

• [New] Companies that highlight their dedication to mental health assistance will gain better employee commitment and fewer absences combined with improved job enjoyment which drives them to attract top candidates during 2026. Skills Caravan
• [New] A growing number of companies across the United States are preparing to cut jobs in January, with new filings showing that layoffs will impact workers across industries ranging from retail and manufacturing to healthcare and technology. EURweb | Black News, Culture, Entertainment & More
• [New] MIT researchers determined in November that 11.7% of current U.S. jobs could already be automated using existing AI technology, representing approximately $1.2 trillion in wages across sectors including finance, healthcare, and professional services. European Express News
• [New] Government interventions in 2026 will focus on key areas including wealth and job creation, agricultural transformation, improved healthcare, better road networks, water and electricity projects, education, and improved revenue generation. Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service
• [New] In 2026, the regulatory conversation will move from broad frameworks to concrete enforcement: incident reporting, fines, and mandatory controls for high-risk AI uses in finance, healthcare, employment, and critical infra. Cambrian AI Research
• [New] The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects nurse practitioner employment to grow 40% from 2024 to 2034, the fastest of any major healthcare role. Apollo Technical LLC
• [New] A Harris Poll this fall found that 55% of U.S. healthcare workers plan to switch jobs by 2026, driven by burnout, pay gaps, and inflexible schedules. Apollo Technical LLC
• [New] Tele-health and mental-health infrastructure investment will surge as remote care demand rises and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment funds new initiatives. NZCG: AI-Centric Project Management
• Employment of substance abuse, behavioral disorder and mental health counselors is projected to grow 17% through 2034, much faster than average for many professions. Fort Wayne Business Weekly
• Employment of home health and personal care aides is projected to grow 17% through 2034; much faster than average job growth for other sectors. Fort Wayne Business Weekly
• Employment of home health and personal care aides is projected to grow 17% from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations. PRN Funding
• There is an average 12-year gap between Australians' lifespan and healthspan that will reshape how people experience ageing, from the jobs they hold in their 60s and 70s to the products they buy, the health care they receive, and the way they plan for retirement. UNSW Sites
• The scale of opportunity in building the entire supply chain from producing, to processing, to consuming seaweed products has the potential to create jobs in regional areas, improve the diets and health of Australians, and protect Australian ecosystems. Australian Seaweed Institute
• A global shift towards healthier, more sustainable eating patterns could reshape agricultural employment across the world. EurekAlert!
• Employment for home health and personal care aides is projected to grow 17% from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations, adding hundreds of thousands of new jobs nationwide. PRN Funding
• Countries like Denmark, with robust data systems connecting health records, employment information, and family data, could target assistance with precision. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• With the knowledge that sustainable investment returns come from a healthy and fairly-rewarded workforce, the low-carbon economy of 2030 is one with greater job security for all. ShareAction
• Trade bodies described themselves as the backbone of the UK economy and warned of job losses if health-focused policies like price increases or marketing restrictions were introduced. Institute of Alcohol Studies
• Home health aides and personal care workers are among the fastest-growing occupations, with more than one million new job openings projected by 2029. PubMed Central (PMC)
• In the US, about 40% of jobs could be replaced by AI, in sectors ranging from education and healthcare to business and legal. The Guardian
• The Critical Minerals Sovereign Fund in Budget 2025 will create good jobs and strengthen Canada's leadership in defence, technology, and healthcare, securing long-term economic growth through investment in critical resource development. Delphic Research

Last updated: 11 January 2026