Workers with soft skills — such as problem-solving, decision-making and good communication abilities — get promoted faster than those who don’t have the skills, according to a Feb. 29 report from ...

With the U.S. jobs marketplace in an ever-evolving state, companies continue to seek out talent that meets their skills needs for today and in the future. However, a recent survey conducted by ...

Nearly half (43%) of managers reported a decline in team members’ soft skills since the Covid-19 pandemic, according to research findings published in May 2025 by company culture consultancy theSHIFT.

The emphasis in HR has always been on human contact and strengthening that connection in a professional setting. However, once COVID-19 changed how we conduct and organize work, it also transformed ...

This study focuses on soft skills – over-professional competencies that are assessed on a par with professional competencies in today’s world, including for employment purposes. At ITMO University ...

Recent research says managers and employees agree that new job recruits must possess and demonstrate certain soft skills in the hiring process. As technology rapidly changes, so does the shift for a ...

As industries evolve and new technologies reshape how work gets done, the skills companies need can change faster than traditional hiring and training cycles can keep up. By the time a capability ...

Artificial intelligence is rapidly permeating nearly every aspect of commerce and our daily lives in time-saving but also mind-boggling ways. The required speed of adaptation in the workplace has many ...

One of the most powerful tools employers have for improving employee soft skills starts on day one: onboarding and up-to-speed training. What happens when new employees walk through the door on their ...