needed employee skills

The workplace in 2021 requires employers to rethink priorities and development of necessary skill sets. Businesses should embrace a dynamic approach to reskilling talent as new skills become relevant and necessary.

• Adaptability: Just as an organization may have quickly adapted to new ways of working and communicating, the willingness and capability to adapt will become a highly desired employee skill.
• Communication: Communication is not a new skill but is now more important than ever. With many employees working remotely, communication skills are critical for emails and virtual meetings.
• Digital Capabilities: As the world and workplace rely more on digital assets and platforms, digital skills will be even more vital to success. Ideally, an employee should be proficient in learning and using new communication and project management platforms.
• Emotional Intelligence (EI): EI is the capacity to differentiate, evaluate and respond while recognizing both one’s emotions and the emotions of others. EI is often a sought-after skill for leadership roles, but it is relevant in today’s workplace for all roles.

Considerations for employers: Organizations can seek out and hire candidates who strongly demonstrate these skills but can also develop these skills within their workforce. Consider developing current employees and incentivizing them to demonstrate these skills within your organization.