A recent study by the U.S. Department of Labor and the American Society for Training and Development identified seven skill groups needed by employees for workplace success in the 1990s and beyond. This is needed as employers more frequently shift employees between jobs and responsibilities. It is no secret that many in our nation s workforce lack analytical and critical thinking skills.
Employers place a premium on workers who develop such skills.
The ability to work cooperatively in teams is increasingly important for workplace success. In addition to teamwork, employers value the development of interpersonal skills and negotiation. Employers place a high priority on persons who can assume responsibility and motivate co-workers. The transformation of the worker s role is indicative of the extraordinary change in the workplace. For tomorrow s employees, success in the job market depends entirely on acquiring specific skills today.