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View article: The relation between 21st-century skills and digital skills: A systematic literature review
The relation between 21st-century skills and digital skills: A systematic literature review Open
Innovation starts with people, making the human capital within the workforce decisive. In a fast-changing knowledge economy, 21st-century digital skills drive organizations' competitiveness and innovation capacity. Although such skills are…
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Determinants of 21st-Century Skills and 21st-Century Digital Skills for Workers: A Systematic Literature Review Open
This study brings attention to the determinants of 21st-century skills and 21st-century digital skills. The following skills are investigated: technical, information, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and problem…
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DEFINITION, DEVELOPMENT, ASSESSMENT OF SOFT SKILLS AND THEIR ROLE FOR THE QUALITY OF ORGANIZATIONS AND ENTERPRISES Open
Soft Skills is a very popular term nowadays, used to indicate personal transversal competences such as social aptitudes, language and communication capability, friendliness and ability of working in team and other personality traits that c…
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Soft skills and their importance in the labour market under the conditions of Industry 5.0 Open
The profound ramifications stemming from a multitude of global events and the ongoing progression of the fourth and fifth industrial revolutions necessitate a broadening of skillsets beyond the mere acquisition of technical and digital pro…
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Exploring the importance of soft and hard skills as perceived by IT internship students and industry: A gap analysis Open
The research paper proposes a skills gap methodology that utilized the respondent experiences in the internship program to measure the importance of the Information Technology (IT) skills gap as perceived by IT students and the industry. T…
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The soft skills of accounting graduates: perceptions versus expectations Open
In recent years, changes in business, new technology, and greater competitiveness and dynamism have all resulted in a need for new skills. This study focuses on soft skills in accounting education, exploring the viewpoints of both graduate…
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Graduate readiness for the employment market of the 4th industrial revolution Open
Purpose The purpose of this paper is, first, to examine student perspectives of their university experience in terms of the soft employability skills they develop; second, how prepared those students feel for the future employment market a…
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Perceptions of STEM alumni and students on developing 21st century skills through methods of teaching and learning Open
21st century skills are essential for career readiness. We investigated the development of students’ 21st century skills at a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) research university: Technion – Israel Institute of Tech…
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Exploring the impact of 4IR on skills and personal qualities for future accountants: a proposed conceptual framework for university accounting education Open
The fourth industrial revolution (4IR) presents many opportunities and challenges in a digitised world of work. This paper draws on a systematic literature review of recent research published by accounting professional bodies outlining the…
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Soft Actuators for Soft Robotic Applications: A Review Open
Soft Robotics In article number 2000128, Muhammad Mustafa Hussain and co-workers present a comprehensive review on soft robots which are paving the way towards a wide range of vital applications such as drug delivery, among others. Various…
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The digital skills divide: evidence from the European tourism industry Open
Purpose This paper aims to present the findings from a European study on the digital skills gaps in tourism and hospitality companies. Design/methodology/approach Mixed methods research was adopted. The sample includes 1,668 respondents (1…
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“Lost in translation”. Soft skills development in European countries Open
The world of work is changing profoundly, at a time when the global economy is not creating a sufficient number of jobs. Many documents issued by the EU and various researches, carried out by companies and human resources experts, point ou…
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Employees’ Perceptions of the Implementation of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Automation (RAIA) on Job Satisfaction, Job Security, and Employability Open
The study aimed at qualitatively exploring working adult’s perceptions of the implementation of robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and automation (RAIA) on their job security, job satisfaction, and employability. By means of a cross-s…
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Teaching Soft Skills in Engineering Education: An European Perspective Open
Higher Education engineering students need to be prepared to address sustainable solutions to the complex problems faced in this century. They should become proficient problem solvers, able to work in multidisciplinary teams, ready to adap…
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Skill discrepancies between research, education, and jobs reveal the critical need to supply soft skills for the data economy Open
Rapid research progress in science and technology (S&T) and continuously shifting workforce needs exert pressure on each other and on the educational and training systems that link them. Higher education institutions aim to equip new gener…
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Competencies for fresh graduates’ success at work: Perspectives of employers Open
This article investigates Hong Kong employers’ views on graduate competencies that facilitate new graduates’ success in the workplace. The methodology involves the use of a questionnaire to elicit responses from business employers on the i…
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The importance of soft skills acquisition by teachers in higher education institutions Open
The aim of this research was to explore the soft skills acquisition of lecturers and to thus determine the importance of soft skills in the teaching profession. A mixed method was employed utilizing a questionnaire and interview protocol a…
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Generation Z: Fitting Project Management Soft Skills Competencies—A Mixed-Method Approach Open
Generation Z is arriving in the workforce. Do these youngsters have the skills and traits to fit project teams? This study reviews the literature concerning project management competencies and the traits that are associated with Generation…
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Assessment procedure for the soft skills requested by Industry 4.0 Open
In the context of an increasingly more performant global and informational environment, as the one found in the virtual organization, the process of selecting and evaluating the human resources holds a particular important role. The premis…
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A Systematic Mapping Study on Soft Skills in Software Engineering Open
To participate in software development projects, team members may need to perform different roles and be skilled in diverse methodologies, tools and techniques. However, other skills, usually known as "soft skills" are also necessary. We r…
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Reducing Work-Related Stress Through Soft-Skills Training Intervention in the Mining Industry Open
Objective The aim of the study was to verify if soft-skills training is an effective intervention in reducing work-related stress among miners, that is, people who run the risk of losing health and/or life due to unpredictable natural forc…
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The Soft Skills of Special Education Teachers: Evidence from the Literature Open
The special education teacher is a key element in the development of the process of inclusive education. In this setting, soft skills have proven to be determinant in teachers’ educational action. However, those that best qualify their pro…
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Soft Skills & Metacognition as Inclusion Amplifiers in the 21st Century Open
In the present paper we investigate soft skills in the light of metacognition. We seek the essential soft skills in the 21st century including green skills and look into their cognitive and metacognitive background. Enlightening the soft s…
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Soft Skills Needed for the 21st-Century Workforce Open
Technical skills are no longer enough for workers to compete in this highly competitive global work environment. Soft skills are of paramount importance. A multiple-case-study design through the lens of emotional intelligence formed the ba…
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Soft Skills for Entry-Level Engineers: What Employers Want Open
Among the requirements for engineering programs, the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) criteria for student outcomes require students to have the ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences, recogniz…
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Soft skills and its application in work place Open
Soft skills refer to a cluster of personal qualities, habits, attitudes and social graces that make someone a good employee and compatible to work with. There are two types of skills viz hard and soft skill. Soft skills are important for p…
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Promoting Employability in Higher Education: A Case Study on Boosting Entrepreneurship Skills Open
How can higher education increase the employability of university students? We present a case study on an innovative training itinerary aimed to promote the participation of teaching staff to stimulate the creativity of students and enhanc…
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Graduates’ Competence on Employability Skills and Job Performance Open
One critical measure of success in workplaces is employee’s ability to use competently the knowledge, skills and values that match the needs of his job, satisfy the demands of his employer, and contribute to the overall achievement of inst…
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Zoom In, Zoom Out: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Classroom Open
On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic to be confronted by humanity. As a result, social isolation has become the norm in most countries, with the consequent replacement of face-to-face classes b…
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Expanded Yet Restricted: A Mini Review of the Soft Skills Literature Open
There has been a progressively heightened preoccupation with soft skills among education stakeholders such as policymakers, educational psychologists, and researchers. Soft skill curricula have been considered these days and developed not …