Dr. Engr. Md. Sakawat Ali

E-mail: sakawat_ali@yahoo.com

 

Human Skills in Workplace
 

Employers are looking for more than book knowledge. In the workplace human skills can be just as important as work skills because workforces constantly interacting with people who might even be of many different cultures.

Four Most Essential Human Skills in  Workplace

Here is a list of what we can consider to the be the most important skills in today’s world as it relates to the workplace and life in general:

 
Adaptability: 

This is probably the most important skills someone can have in and out of the workplace. Working with people whom one might not have similar interests can be a difficult tasks. Being able to adapt to any situation will not only allow one to be a better co-worker, but will help any one fit into the company culture which helps one to be more successful and productive than those hired simply because they fit a job description.

 
Interpersonal Skills:

Being able to get along with everyone in the workplace and interactive with them on daily basis is another top ranked human skill. Being able to form relationships with co-workers creates better cohesion and team dynamics. Having characteristics like empathy, cooperativeness, respect, and show significance in relationships is one of the major things employers look for when hiring. All of these are forms of interpersonal skills that are necessary for day-to-day operations to work smoothly and efficiently.

Communication:

 Communication is essential for effective functioning in every part of an organization. There are multiple forms of communication that go on daily in an organization and being able to use each properly is critical. Some things can be addressed via email, some in person and others over the phone. Learning the proper way to communicate will create a dynamic work environment that will stand the test of time. Breakdown in communication is bound to happen, but it’s how one act and resolve the issue.

 
Learning:

Most people don’t understand that the ability to learn is a fantastic human skill to have. The ability to learn quickly and efficiently is something that most people would kill for. Some people pick up new material a lot faster than others and being able to learn is just as important in today’s workplace as everything is changing. Technology is changing continuously, if not sooner, so being able to learn new processes or ways of doing things is important in a competitive workplace.

Adaptability, interpersonal skills, communication, and learning are all-important skills in today’s workplace and could keep a candidate from getting a job if they don’t possess certain skills. Having some of these skills will sometimes get one farther than experience will. Recruiters are constantly looking for candidates who fit in well with their corporate culture. That is what will get you the job.

Key Words: Human Skills