Why Human Skills Are More Important Than Hard Skills at Work

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As technological advances continue to influence our workplaces, the skills required to master those technologies are going to change rapidly. Companies will need to prioritize human skills such as communication, leadership, adaptability, collaboration, coaching, empathy, and emotional intelligence.

Skills Inventory: What It Is, Why It Matters and Examples

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As companies grow and develop, there is an increasing need to build skills to navigate new business challenges. Creating a skills inventory should be the first step for organizations to gain clarity on their current positioning and needs.

Preparing for the Future: The Value of Learning Agility 

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While a skilled workforce has always held value, how we work is shifting so quickly that the ability to learn new things stands apart as a way to prepare for the future. This adaptability, or learning agility, allows people to use what they have learned from past experiences to succeed in new situations.

6 Benefits of Coaching in the Workplace: Purpose & When to Use

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Coaching helps employees tackle challenges, progress toward goals, and offer their highest contributions at work. It can bridge the gap between where your employees are today and where they want to go — in their careers, within your company, and even personally.

How To Stay Focused at Work: Leading Through Turbulence

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Employees often have mixed feelings when their managers and leaders start providing more feedback on the job. Why? Evaluating different types of feedback can be tricky, especially if you’re not accustomed to hearing so much of it.

Moving Beyond Compliance: Employee Engagement Ideas

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Many organizations introduce performance management systems with the best intentions to set clear expectations and track employee progress. They develop employee engagement ideas to keep teams connected, but rarely connect them to performance goals