Key soft skills that boost your career growth [Video]

Employers are increasingly recognizing the significant gap in soft skills in the workplace. As Forbes reports, this gap has been developing slowly for decades, and it’s now more crucial than ever for job seekers and employees to possess these skills and demonstrate them effectively.

Soft skills — which leadership guru Simon Sinek often refers to as “human skills” — are interpersonal skills that are essential for effective communication and interaction in the workplace. These include communication, active listening, time management, problem-solving, empathy, teamwork, adaptability, accountability and goal setting. They are called “human skills” because they are inherently human and cannot be replicated by machines or technology.

Unlike technical skills, soft skills are not subject to constant change. They serve as the bedrock on which you build other skills. Soft skills provide a solid foundation, empowering you to develop and enhance your technical skills and competencies.

Employers highly value these skills …