The skills needed to be successful in today’s workforce have changed because the market has changed. There is more competition among global companies and in order for a company to stand out from others it has to provide a unique experience for its customers. This requires employees to be flexible, eager to learn and have great people skills.
The ability to consistently and efficiently learn is a skill that is important in today’s workforce. Companies and technologies constantly change and when one is able to grasp a new concept or computer program, they become a valuable employee. It is also important to be able to adapt to changes within a company. Some workers resist change and find themselves either pigeonholed in a dead-end position