For the occupations critical to ensure business continuity for each company, Lightcast examined how many prime-age workers (ages 25 to 54) are entering these roles versus exiting to project trends over the next 10 years. Grades are an average of scores for the top 10 occupations.

For the top areas in which companies operate, Lightcast examined how many prime-age workers (ages 25 to 54) are entering these markets versus exiting to project the potential to upskill or reskill workers over the next 10 years. Grades are an average of scores for the top 5 markets.

The type of industry companies operate within determine what levers they can pull to mitigate talent gaps. There are only four options: local workforce development, immigration, offshoring, and AI or automation.

For each company, Lightcast examined its job postings to analyze skill trends in AI and automation. High exposure to these technologies indicates a modernizing workforce and the ability to augment workforce shortages or enhance worker capacity.