"Soft skills" are being redefined by business experts—now considered to be "durable skills" essential for employee and company success in today's competitive market. More companies are starting to see ...

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What, exactly, are soft skills? And why do soft skills even matter, when generative AI seems more skilled than most workers today? Soft skills are things like interpersonal communication, work ethic ...

When employees have significant gaps in their soft skills there are significant negative consequences: Potentially good hires are overlooked. Good hires go bad. Bad hires go worse. Misunderstandings ...

While technical skills remain popular for people looking to improve their career prospects, their ability to communicate and relate with others is also important, and maybe even a growing area of need ...

If you’re working toward a job writing code or managing cybersecurity for an organization, you’ve likely explored the technical skills you’ll need to succeed. But while tech skills are essential, ...

While there are many different types of skills to look for in a potential communications team member, some can’t be taught in a classroom or through training. So-called “soft” skills, including ...

Senior executives from American companies recognize that technical skills are critical for success in the workplace in the age of AI. But when asked what kinds of skills are in short supply among ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. William Arruda covers personal branding, leadership, and careers. Soft skills have always been a career superpower, but with the ...

While technology continues to revolutionize the workforce, business remains a human endeavor that relies on strong relationships to achieve success. This means that mastering soft skills is crucial ...

In an automating workforce, soft skills are the irreplaceably human element of work—and the thing employers are desperate to find. I’m a small business owner in an industry where soft skills—or as I ...