"Adaptability and Communication: The Top In-Demand Skills for 2024, According to LinkedIn"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fortune
LinkedIn's analysis of its 1 billion global users reveals that adaptability is the top skill to have in 2024, emphasizing the importance of soft skills alongside hard skills. The shift towards valuing "human" skills is evident as communication, customer service, leadership, and teamwork top the list of most in-demand skills, while hard skills like project management and analytics also remain crucial. This signals a departure from traditional degree-based hiring, with major employers recognizing the significance of adaptability and soft skills in the evolving world of work influenced by AI and remote collaboration.