Most In-Demand Skills for the Workplace of the Future
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he world of work is changing at breathtaking speed, as technological advances and digitalization transform the way companies do business. The ever-increasing pace of change and the rapid advance of AI and automation mean that some of the jobs of the future do not yet even exist. So, how can we prepare our children and young adults for career success in the workplace of tomorrow? A recent Deloitte report noted that soft skills will be more important than ever before in order to respond to rapid change and a shifting business landscape. Professionals will need to demonstrate a high level of adaptability, creative thinking and problem-solving skills and a capacity for teamwork and cross-cultural
cooperation. They should understand that continuous learning is essential in order to keep their skillset up-to-date, because the jobs of the future will become less clearly defined, evolving in response to increasing digitalization and the integration of new technologies. In addition to these critical soft skills, it is clear that an understanding of business technology will give young people a head start when it comes to choosing a career. The expanding role of big data and cloud computing for businesses and organizations across the globe mean that job-seekers with hard skills in these areas will enjoy increased employability. We’ve rounded up some of the most important skills that young people like your son or daughter should acquire in order to INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PARENT AUTUMN 2021 | 20
achieve career success in the workplace of the future.
Adaptability and Open-Mindedness Adaptability will be the most important soft skill required by professionals in the future. They will need to be able to respond quickly and effectively to the changing demands of their role as emerging technologies are introduced. In addition, as globalization and digitalization continue apace, employers will seek the best candidate for the job regardless of physical location, and they will increasingly be working remotely and/or with teams spread across the globe. As a result, an ability to adapt to different cultural norms, understand different perspectives and demonstrate open-mindedness will be
