soft skills

British  

plural noun

1. desirable qualities for certain forms of employment that do not depend on acquired knowledge: they include common sense, the ability to deal with people, and a positive flexible attitude

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The interim report said 42% of employers listed a lack of soft skills or work readiness as a challenge when hiring young people.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

As part of soft skills training, they are taught how to tie their hair neatly and greet customers.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

But in reality, it’s soft skills that are critical for navigating the workplace in the age of AI, says Ellevest CEO Sylvia Kwan.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026

Iris Sun, principal investor of the global flagship fund at 500 Global in Palo Alto, tries to observe and nurture founders’ soft skills by spending more time hanging out than she did in previous years.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026

“I don’t think so. You need to work on some of your soft skills before I send you off to MIT. You need to be around your peers. Now, come on.”

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty