Fault Lines & Fortune Prospecting for Prosperity in the New Labor Landscape

The modern labor market is experiencing a massive structural disruption fueled by geopolitics, AI, and demographic labor shortages. This session uses decades of Lightcast research to analyze how these overlapping “fault lines” threaten workforce planning and regional competitiveness. By reframing talent as the central economic constraint, the report provides concrete data and practical policy implications for modern workforce challenges. Join us to uncover an evidence-forward playbook for adapting – and striking gold – when the ground shakes beneath your feet.

The Fault Line Surveyor (Presenter): Nathan Foss, Labor Market Analytics Expert, Lightcast