Employers increasingly reward workers who have social and technical skills rather than technical skills alone, according to a new analysis by a Harvard education economist.
Social Sciences
Oct 24, 2017
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With the U.S. economy less reliant on manufacturing, creativity and innovation are of increasing value. Arts graduates, and others who have developed and honed their creative skills, can be critical assets.
Social Sciences
Oct 11, 2017
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Graduates are taking up jobs that don't fully use their skills and as a result are causing high turnover for employers, claims new research published today in the journal Human Relations, published by SAGE. The findings raise ...
Social Sciences
Apr 4, 2013
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Employers who prioritize employee health and well-being enjoy a competitive advantage in retaining and hiring employees during what many are calling "The Great Resignation." Those investing in automation and artificial intelligence ...
Economics & Business
Oct 20, 2021
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Highly educated immigrants to Canada are facing more difficulties in accessing professional and management occupations than in the mid-1990s, say University of Toronto researchers.
Social Sciences
Mar 17, 2014
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A new survey from Wiley suggests workers do not feel artificial intelligence (AI) will be replacing the art of communication in the workplace.
Economics & Business
May 1, 2024
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A skills shortage will hit British Columbia in 2016 and continue to grow, unless immediate action is taken to improve access to all types of post-secondary education – university, college and trades.
Economics & Business
Jan 30, 2013
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New Curtin University research has found workers who proactively pursue career goals are less likely to suffer a sense of job insecurity when faced with employment uncertainty, as many are now due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Social Sciences
Jun 5, 2020
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Formal academic credentials play a relatively minor role in the UK labour market, with the majority of employers placing greater emphasis on 'job readiness', according to a new study published in the Journal of Education ...
Social Sciences
Dec 18, 2018
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New research from Wiley suggests soft skills training can positively impact job performance and retention, but many organizations are missing out on its advantages.
Economics & Business
Mar 14, 2024
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