The 7 Soft Skills You Need to Be Successful
The soft skills employers value most are communication, teamwork, problem-solving, work ethic, flexibility, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
How to Assess Soft Skills in Candidates: 14 Interview Questions and a Scorecard
To assess soft skills in candidates, ask behavior-based interview questions that require them to describe what they actually did in a real situation.
How Do You Know Who Has Good Judgment Before You Hire Them?
EY is investing $100 million in bonuses to employees who showed judgment, adaptability, and critical thinking under pressure.
AI and Hiring: Opportunities, Limits, and What’s Next
AI is moving fast in talent selection. Faster than many are fully prepared for. What used to be experimental is now operational.
The 73% Wake-Up Call: 5 Years of Data Expose the Soft Skills Gap
Soft skill readiness is now a risk factor. In 2026, 73% of talent leaders ranked critical thinking as the most important skill needed, ahead of technical skills.
Soft Skills for Strong Leadership: If You’re Still Saying, “My Way or the Highway,” You’re Driving Solo
Let’s get real for a minute: in today’s workplace, technical chops and a compelling business model aren’t enough to lead effectively—especially if you’re running a small or mid-sized business where every relationship counts.
Boost Your Business Success with Soft Skills: A Guide to Hiring, Developing, and Retaining Top Talent
Have you ever worked with someone who just seemed to have that “it” factor? That natural ability to navigate complex situations with ease, work effectively in a team, and communicate with empathy and clarity? Chances are, what you were witnessing was the power of soft skills. Hard skills may be why you hired them, but […]
Five Important Soft Skills They Don’t Teach in School
Whether you’re striving to succeed as a leader, a long-term individual contributor, or are just beginning your career, you want to succeed. Whether you’ve completed formal education at a university, technical school, or earned certifications, the truth remains formal education has its limits. Hard skills are essential, but they’re not all you need to succeed. […]
