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Lack of workers with 'soft skills' demands a shift in teaching

  • Written by Libby Sander, Lecturer, Bond Business School, Bond University
imageA shift to open-plan offices means interpersonal and influencing skills are more important than ever.shutterstock

Surveys of the key skills employers seek in graduates continue to place so-called “soft skills” – like verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively in teams and to influence others...

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