SkillCycle Research Reveals Surprising Truth About The Future of Work
Strategic communication is up 228%, time management is down 61%. The skills that matter are changing. Find out what else made the list.
May 13, 2025
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Strategic communication is up 228%, time management is down 61%. The skills that matter are changing. Find out what else made the list.
As we design tomorrow’s workplace, we must ensure accountability remains uninterrupted. Technology should serve as a powerful tool to enhance human potential, not as a replacement for human responsibility. The data increasingly shows this isn’t just the most ethical approach, it’s also the most effective.
According to new data from the SkillCycle State of Skills Report 2025, the percentage of employees focusing on leadership development has jumped from 8.9% in 2022 to 15.5% in 2025. This quiet but powerful shift reflects deeper changes in how workers are preparing for the future, even as much of the conversation about work centers on AI, automation, and efficiency.
