Post Graduates and Why Soft Skills Matter
According to the Stanford Research Institute and Carnegie Mellon Foundation, 75% of long-term job success relies on people skills, not technical expertise
In HRchat episode 212, we’ll consider courses that help participants master foundational skills needed to succeed as leaders in the future world of work.
Our guest this time is Dr. Corey Olsen, Founder and President of Signum University, a quality distance education graduate school open to students from around the world. Corey is focused on the future of higher education and is excited about the proven benefits of online education.
Concerned about the skills gap common to so many people in the workplace, Dr. Olsen established Signum Path, a training program with courses that help participants master foundational skills that are needed in any job in any industry.
Listen to this interview to hear Corey’s answers to questions including:
- What are some of the biggest challenges that HR managers face in trying to address the skills gap?
- Signum University recently launched a training program, Signum Path, to solve the skills gap HR managers face daily. What are these skills gaps?
- “Soft skills” such as communication, writing, and critical analysis have always played an important role in the workplace, but they are receiving less focus than ever in degree programs – especially highly technical programs like computer science and engineering. Yet they are critical skills for success, both in career progression and in overall company growth. Why do you believe these skills are being overlooked? Are they not simply inherent in top candidates?
- How are you working with HR professionals to help improve employee foundational skills? What has been the dialogue to help you create the courses offered at Signum Path?
If you want to learn more about the Signum Path Program and how they work with HR professionals to help improve employee foundational skills, email them at path@signumuniversity.org
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