In today's world, companies are embracing digitalisation, robotics, and automation more than ever before. Workplace demands are also rapidly changing as HR managers aim to close emerging skills gaps and compete with industry competitors.
To remain productive at their workplaces in the future, employees and job seekers must evolve their skills in line with the current transition.
Researchers found that 75% of HR managers admit that skill shortages exist among applicants in SHRM's research on "The Global Skills Shortage." Thus, gaining skills essential to the future of work has become a necessity rather than a luxury.
In order to thrive in the current transition and meet the ever-evolving workplace demands, it is imperative that you have the following soft skills.
1. Creativity and innovation
A LinkedIn survey suggests creativity is an essential skill for the workplace of the future. Companies seek to hire individuals who can see projects creatively, come up with unique ways to accomplish tasks, and come up with cost-effective solutions. The development of unique products, technologies, and services requires creativity.
2. A critical thinking and problem-solving approach to solving complex problems
According to the World Economic Forum , crucial thinking skills and problem-solving skills are required for one out of three job offers. An employee who possesses these skills can use the information available to make well-informed and beneficial strategic decisions for the organization as a whole.
While critical thinking and problem-solving skills were once primarily required for specific fields such as engineering and science, they are now essential for everyday business operations. They will also be significant in the workplace of the future.
3. Growth and leadership mindset
A high degree of agility and always seeking to learn and improve in whatever you do is crucial in the constantly-changing environment as it leads to increased workplace productivity and overall business growth.
Leadership skills such as public speaking, excellent communication, decision-making, delegating, and being responsible for undertaking a task can also help talents remain relevant in future work despite the workplace dynamics.
4. Great interpersonal skills
Great interpersonal skills such as communication and collaboration are crucial for the workplace of the future. Whether cooperating with co-workers to complete a task or working with the company’s clients, having great interpersonal skills will be central to the overall success of an employee in the future of work.
5. Data analysis skills
Since technology is becoming a key component of every industry, data analysis skills will be one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace of the future.
In the same way that tech savvy is becoming more important, soft skills such as communication, collaboration, problem-solving, data analysis, creativity, and innovation are becoming increasingly important as well. In the future of work, they will be just as important. Therefore, these skills will be game-changing for talent looking to succeed in the future workplace.
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