In today’s workplace scenario, technology is becoming increasingly important, and business models are evolving rapidly. Not only has the Covid-19 pandemic sparked a large-scale growth of remote working, as well as collaboration via video conferencing; before it even hit, there were more companies like Job Duck that worked with remote employees only. Unfortunately, not all workers have the necessary skills to function in an environment where technology is gaining traction. To be prepared, this is what you need to know about the most in-demand job skills of today:
The demand for digital skills and soft skills
According to a recent study by the World Economic Forum. 75 million jobs are likely to be disrupted by automation and replaced by machines between now and 2025. On top of that, HR Technologists report that currently, around 80% of job positions require different digital skills. However, only a small segment of the workforce is digitally native.
On the other hand, companies are looking for candidates with a well-developed emotional intelligence quotient, better known as soft skills. Creativity is currently the most in-demand soft skill, according to LinkedIn. Additionally, skills (for which there is little formal training) such as collaboration, critical thinking, resilience, and communication are in high demand.
Given these facts, it’s not surprising that a 2019 PwC study found that nearly 80% of CEOs are concerned about the skills of their workforce. Furthermore, 55% of employers believe that the current skills shortage in their employees is negatively affecting their ability to innovate effectively. Furthermore, with the rapid pace of technological advancement, even workers with the right skills need ongoing training to remain relevant.
Candidates want to improve their skills and retrain
It is a fact that it is not only employers who are concerned about the skills shortage of their teams. Employees are too. They are aware, for the most part, of the impact of technology. Furthermore, how they will fall behind unless they can develop new skills and strengthen their current ones. Forbes revealed that 81% of employees seek to receive on-the-job training in order to adapt to current and upcoming demands.
These are the times when companies should take advantage of the fact that their employees value training and learning as part of their benefits package. They must change their approach and provide the necessary courses for their teams. In this way, they will be ready to take the organization to another level and succeed in the digital age.
Work from home for a U.S.-based business
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