Millennials rate emotional skills as most important for future of work

The report said 31 per cent of millennials rated emotional skills - such as collaboration, empathy and social ability - as most important.
The report said 31 per cent of millennials rated emotional skills - such as collaboration, empathy and social ability - as most important.PHOTO: ST FILE
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Jun 24, 2019, 5:00 am SGT

Aussie survey also shows Gen X, baby boomers favour digital skills

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Many young workers seem to feel that getting along with their colleagues will be more important than being able to code a website.

A new survey found that millennials - those aged 18 to 34 - felt emotional skills were the most important capabilities for the future of work while baby boomers (50 and up) and Gen-Xers (35 to 49) favoured digital skills more.

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Skills rated most important for the future of work
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