Durable Skills in the Age of AI
5 days ago
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- Durable (soft) skills like creativity, resilience, adaptability, leadership, and critical thinking are essential for career longevity.
- 92% of companies in LinkedIn’s 2019 Global Talent Trends report value human capabilities as much or more than hard skills.
- AI's rapid advancement highlights the irreplaceable need for human-centric skills in innovation, collaboration, and meaningful relationships.
- 80% of respondents in Wiley’s survey believe soft skills are more important than ever, emphasizing communication, leadership, and adaptability.
- Skills-based hiring is rising, with tech employers prioritizing soft skills over traditional degree requirements.
- Top in-demand skills include critical thinking, creativity, resilience, teamwork, communication, and professionalism—less likely to be automated by AI.
- Soft skills complement AI, enhancing effectiveness when combined with human intelligence, as noted by MIT Sloan School of Management.