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A particular skill requirement is on the preference list of any organization as long as it directly impacts the business’ profitability. Many organizations focus on performance management and product knowledge training because they directly impact company sales. But they fail to recognize the importance of soft skills, even though abilities such as communication, conflict resolution and problem solving underlie every aspect of business operations. In every department and job role, employees must hone their interpersonal prowess to improve customer service stats and build a stronger team dynamic. Not to mention, persuade clients to seal the deal. But that’s just the tip of the workforce development’s iceberg.
Besides, when two ostensibly qualified candidates are being interviewed for the same position, hiring managers have a tough time choosing. If only one of them had few soft skills to gain the edge! Soft skills are a combination of people skills, social skills, communication skills, character or personality traits, attitudes, career attributes, social intelligence, and emotional intelligence quotients that enable employees to navigate their environment, work well with others, perform well and achieve their goals with complementing hard skills. Employing a workforce of creative and critical thinkers is essential for introducing fresh ideas, services and products. In fact, creative and critical thinking skills were ranked second and third on the World Economic Forum’s top skills employees will need to thrive in the
fourth industrial revolution.
The beauty of soft skills is that they’re highly transferable. Creativity, responsibility and excellent communication skills can be applied to any job. But how can HR professionals tell which soft skills need shoring-up or matter most in their workplaces? Conducting a skill or training needs assessment can be a great way to find out, and the HR team might already have much of the information it needs. There are a plethora of personality development or soft skills trainers in the country who carry years of extensive experience in the domain. This edition is bringing together all such coaches and trainers.
Do let us know what you think.
Besides, when two ostensibly qualified candidates are being interviewed for the same position, hiring managers have a tough time choosing. If only one of them had few soft skills to gain the edge! Soft skills are a combination of people skills, social skills, communication skills, character or personality traits, attitudes, career attributes, social intelligence, and emotional intelligence quotients that enable employees to navigate their environment, work well with others, perform well and achieve their goals with complementing hard skills. Employing a workforce of creative and critical thinkers is essential for introducing fresh ideas, services and products. In fact, creative and critical thinking skills were ranked second and third on the World Economic Forum’s top skills employees will need to thrive in the
fourth industrial revolution.
The beauty of soft skills is that they’re highly transferable. Creativity, responsibility and excellent communication skills can be applied to any job. But how can HR professionals tell which soft skills need shoring-up or matter most in their workplaces? Conducting a skill or training needs assessment can be a great way to find out, and the HR team might already have much of the information it needs. There are a plethora of personality development or soft skills trainers in the country who carry years of extensive experience in the domain. This edition is bringing together all such coaches and trainers.
Do let us know what you think.
