There is nothing soft about soft skills. A recent CareerBuilder study showcased just how important soft skills have become for employers in these competitive times. In the study, 62% of the employers rated the employee’s soft skills as very important. Having a positive attitude, being dependable and working under pressure are fundamental building blocks that …
Everyone agrees that finding employees with the right technical skills is important. However, fundamental soft skills like communication, critical thinking and teamwork are now sought in every employee irrespective of their seniority level, job function and the type of industry. Nine in 10 employers believe that graduates with soft skills will become more important as …
It is no secret that robots are taking over! Manufacturing, healthcare, driverless cars… you name it. The increasing advent of automation is shifting the focus on the nature of jobs like never before. The World Economic Forum predicts that artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics will take more than 5 million jobs by 2020. This could …
The evolving start-up ecosystem in India is certainly fascinating, especially with its disruptive changes. Moreover, they also contribute to the country’s economy by becoming centres of innovation and generating employment. As we come to the end of 2016, let us take a look at 16 ideas about start-up’s that are nothing but myths. You need …
Many companies are in various stages of understanding how the Internet of Things (IoT) affects their business. While the concept of IoT is not foreign anymore, its adoption is likely to progress at a slow pace through much of 2017. While it promises to revolutionize the operations in many sectors, there are still huge concerns …
Professional workplace behavior is necessary for the long-term success of any organization but still is not given its due. Good behavior is not just a nice thing to have, but is essential for the morale and well-being of the team and the organization. Prolonged exposure to toxic behaviors can have a telling effect on the …
Successful organizations have one thing in common; they have good leaders across all levels, leaders who lead by example, have the best skillsets and who take responsibility for their actions. Such character-based senior professionals set the tone for the team, the unit and the organization. It has been established that developing character is complex. It …
Developing an effective training program is vital to the success of any organization. Building the competence and confidence of employees is not a simple task and it does not end with conducting one or two workshops or making available some e-learning courses. There are five major factors that one needs to keep in mind while …
Time and again, research has shown that increase in employee engagement has a direct and profound correlation on organizational performance in areas such as productivity, customer service and loyalty. Yet, a critical part of that engagement process—soft skills training—does not get as much attention as it should. While companies are happy to invest on enhancing …
When you think of direct selling, two images immediately come to mind: A lady selling Avon cosmetics or Tupperware and door-to-door salesmen who walk around with their wares.While direct sellers were the original marketers who understood the value of social currency, there have been many issues in selling products through social media networks. One should …