February 24, 2025
Skill gaps are becoming a significant concern for businesses around the world, with a potential to cost $11.5 trillion in cumulative GDP growth. In this blog, learn how to identify a skills gap and methods to address them.
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We offer advice, research and insights to improve your professional development skills, including communication, interview, leadership, interpersonal, and presentations skills.
January 9, 2025
January 9, 2025
The Power of VirtualSpeech’s AI Avatars What are AI Avatars? AI Avatars are advanced, AI-driven digital characters designed to interact with learners in immersive roleplay scenarios. […]
October 22, 2024
October 22, 2024
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This article explores some of the key benefits of using VR to enhance soft skill training in the corporate context.
October 18, 2024
October 18, 2024
Examples where VR is changing education, including for student recruitment, immersive experiential learning and VR educational labs at universities and colleges.
June 11, 2024
June 11, 2024
How often do you find yourself wishing for more time or commenting that there are not enough hours in a day? While we cannot increase the […]
September 26, 2023
September 26, 2023
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Research shows that for future jobs, both soft skills and technical skills will be essential to master for employees. We also review why social skills are becoming increasingly valuable to employers and individuals.
June 20, 2023
June 20, 2023
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In an increasingly automated world, it’s the skills that make us uniquely human that are becoming ever-more important. Amongst others, these skills include communication, social skills, […]
December 19, 2022
December 19, 2022
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Learn about the importance of soft skills as AI continues to advance and transform the modern workforce. Discover how developing strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills can help you succeed in a world increasingly reliant on technology.
September 27, 2021
September 27, 2021
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This article outlines eight essential Soft Skills for Engineers, that can increase your employability, professional respect, and value, as well as boosting your job satisfaction.
March 7, 2021
March 7, 2021
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It's likely that future technological developments will replace more jobs, so it has become crucial to develop your soft skills for the workplace and future.
March 4, 2021
March 4, 2021
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Many people struggle to say no when they are given additional tasks because we like to please and be seen as capable. This article explains 6 simple methods you can use to say no to people.
February 16, 2021
February 16, 2021
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Research indicates that successful employees have effective soft skills. It has become vital to develop these skills if you want to progress in your career or business, as they will set you apart from others.
February 15, 2021
February 15, 2021
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Learn how to give and receive feedback from colleagues and friends, including how to be constructive with feedback, provide evidence and remain impersonal.
March 25, 2019
March 25, 2019
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Soft skills are important as they influence how well you can work or interact with others, making it easier to form relationships with people, create trust and dependability, and lead teams.
October 9, 2018
October 9, 2018
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This article teaches you how to improve interpersonal skills, so that you and the person you’re talking to can be understood and respected despite the content of a conversation.