The Week in Charts series showcases charts that help explain a rapidly changing world—as we strive for sustainable, inclusive growth. This year, we’ve curated 12 compelling data visualizations that capture insights on the transformative power of digital and AI, resilience in the face of uncertainty, the evolving landscape of talent trends, the intersection of equity and health, and more.
Gaining an edge with AI and digital
Investment in AI and digital technologies reflected organizations’ commitment, despite economic headwinds, to advance innovation and build new businesses—and helped some to outperform peers.
Planning for tight talent markets
Global economies are grappling with shifts in labor force participation. To shape a resilient future, leaders must look to reskilling and upskilling talent and consider new policies to address employee needs.
Fostering a resilient future
Demand for talent was just one of many strains across regions and sectors this year, as geopolitical tumult and economic uncertainty also featured prominently. But organizations found ways to maneuver and position themselves to thrive.
Finding a path to sustainability
It’s an uphill climb to reach global net-zero emissions. Navigating a path toward success involves greater innovation, investment, and coordination among global stakeholders.
Pursuing parity
Improving economic mobility, diversifying workforces, harnessing technology to close racial divides: these and other equity goals still matter to global stakeholders, but progress has stalled on efforts that could meaningfully improve lives and livelihoods.
Prioritizing inclusive health
Better quality of life is possible at a global scale. But getting there requires public and private sector leaders to identify gaps in care and coordinate on initiatives with measurable outcomes.
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