(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Sandra Sjoberg, Western Governors University School of Business (THE CONVERSATION) ...

Imagine you have an interview tomorrow. What questions will you revise? Probably the technical ones, what you learnt in your ...

"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 ...

For decades, the archetypal C-suite executive stood tall as a domineering figure, leading from a distant corner office. Interpersonal skills — literally labeled “soft skills” — were seen as expendable ...

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 ...

The lack of soft skills in teams costs U.S. companies an estimated $160 billion a year in lost productivity, poor communication, and employee turnover. 3 power skills that are key for business success ...

What if you were armed with 20 powerful skills before realigning yourself? Some valuable soft skills are transferable to any industry. As Amanda Haddaway, managing director of HR Answerbox, says, soft ...

From robotics on factory assembly lines to ChatGPT, artificial intelligence is as prevalent in major industries as it is on our smartphones. From some perspectives, that expansion is revolutionary; ...

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 ...