The Rise Of ‘Adulting’ Culture And The Decline Of Soft Skills
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The Rise Of ‘Adulting’ Culture And The Decline Of Soft Skills

Charlotte Pence Bond

Professionals in business and academia have lamented the decline of an important quality in workers over the past several years: the ability to utilize soft skills. The reason for such a decline is unknown, but several societal factors may be at play — and could provide a way to fix the problem.

According to Training Industry, soft skills include communication, one’s work ethic, leadership ability, flexibility, working on a team, and interpersonal skills. Soft skills are abilities that may not be the primary focus of a specific job or career path, but they can ultimately be extremely beneficial to the way people operate in the workplace.

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