Why soft skills play hard in the workplace
With the workplace constantly changing, and with almost every facet of industry and business having experienced rapid shifts in the last three years, the need for specific skillsets has changed accordingly. Soft skills are on the rise as a contributing factor for success in today’s post-pandemic world, because they lubricate change, amplify agility and strengthen resilience.
Recent research conducted by Upskillist - which specialises in the provision of soft skills development to companies globally - looks at the importance of soft skills to productivity. The study found that soft skills are essential to employee wellness and engagement as well as business growth.
Although there may not be a definitive list of soft skills, think personal characteristics and behaviours. Look at personal...