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and insights , drive projects forward with limited direction , and hold themselves accountable for their results .
This enables managers to focus on coaching talent , securing stakeholder support for investments , and strategic planning for their function versus project managing team members .
Additionally , an important set of characteristics for all employees is the ability to try new things , not be afraid to fail , and then fail forward quickly . Everyone inevitably makes mistakes . Those who don ’ t let those mistakes define them and instead learn from them benefit their companies . This is especially true in our fast-paced business world where innovation and risk taking is not only celebrated but also necessary for companies ’ survival .
Although there are certainly roles where having the right specialized or hard skills are critical , it is important to recognize how the nature of employment has shifted and continues to evolve . Employees with those sought after and demonstrated soft skills are highly valuable contributors to innovative , forward-thinking companies . ■
The good news for employers is that many workers want to grow . According to the 2023 Voice of the American Workforce survey , 42.5 percent of respondents sought training to prepare for promotion or new jobs in their industries . Problem-solving skills . The most soughtafter employees are those who aren ’ t afraid of facing challenges or problems head-on . In fact , businesses need employees who are energized and inspired by finding the challenges , facing those challenges , and coming to the table with creativity and a solutions-oriented mindset .
Additional skills for all employees
At all levels , a natural sense of accountability is important . The strongest individual contributors proactively seek out information
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Whitney Woodward www . employbridge . com
Whitney Woodward is Chief People Officer at Employbridge , the largest industrial staffing firm in the United States . Combining the advantages of national scale and local expertise with the speed and efficiency of its Bluecrew digital platform , the company puts more than 440,000 associates to work annually across a network of approximately 400 offices in 48 states . In 2022 , Employbridge served 17,000 customers across the supply chain ecosystem in manufacturing , logistics , transportation , and energy . In addition to authoring the largest survey of U . S . hourly workers for almost 20 years , The Voice of the American Workforce , Employbridge is helping close the supply chain skills gap by providing career training to 20,000 associates through its Better WorkLife Academy and Life Skills Studio .
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