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The Soft Skill Revolution: Why It Matters

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Technical and role-related skills will always be vital. However if employers want to set their workforce, and their business up for long-term success, soft skills should be an essential part of training programs. Because of the main focus on technical or “hard” skills of colleges and businesses, many young employees and seasoned workers alike are getting into the workforce unprepared and unarmed with the soft skills that may future-proof their careers. Businesses need to switch their focus away from b lack owned training  in the hard and technical skills. And instead, invest in the future of their employees and the longevity of their company by providing training and development programs that will allow their staff to enhance their soft skills. So, what are the soft skills that will allow us to work along with technology instead of against it? Let’s look at 5 of the most important soft skills of the future. Wellness skills build a healthy foundation Eighty-nine percent of employees who

Top 5 Learning and Development Trends that will Define 2021

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2020 has been a roller coaster, and learning and development professionals have been feeling all the ups and downs. The sudden shift to remote work, due to the pandemic, meant adapting long-standing training programs and practices. The uncertainty about the future makes it hard to anticipate what skills employees will need to solve tomorrow’s challenges. What will learning look like in 2021 and beyond? After combing through the learning behaviors of the top global companies of 2020, some learning and development trends emerged. Read on to gain insights on how to prepare for 2021, and understand which skill will shape you in the year ahead. 1. Pursuit of Self-mastery Mental health and its effect on workplace productivity is no longer a taboo topic. Wellness has become a frequent discussion point in the last few years. And, based on the demand for these skills in 2020, employees are gaining the skills needed to bring their best selves to work. Skills related to this trend: Mental health

How to Celebrate the Holidays Safely During Covid-19

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  The Winter Holidays and New Year’s Eve are times when many people celebrate with family and friends! However, our holiday celebrations will undoubtedly look different this year from years past. To keep ourselves and our loved ones safe from COVID-19, many of us have already been spending a lot of time at home this holiday season and are also in dilemma whether to attend their annual celebrations. But, it is possible to have fun and celebrate the holiday season safely. So, here are a few simple ways to enjoy the holidays, 2020-style: New Year’s Eve treat: Sharing food has a way of making us feel connected, even over video chat. You can encourage guests to set up an ice cream bar at home or prepare a favorite cocktail – or with a little advance notice, you can even coordinate a common treat, like white chocolate puppy chow, for everyone to enjoy during your New Year’s Eve virtual party. Schedule a virtual movie night:  Who doesn’t love a good movie night? With some coordination and pla