Providing a learning environment around AI and Soft Skills are key to recruit and retain your team

In Australian  and global businesses businesses there are 2 areas of focus that Organisations  need to nail to recruit and retain their team - says Matt Tindale, Country Manager of LinkedIn Australia and New Zealand

AI and Soft Skills 

AI 

The demand and supply for workers with AI skills has increased. 

Linked published  a Global Talent Trends Report showing that job posts mentioning AI grew by 10% . 

You need to create  an environment and culture of continuous learning - that enables your team to upskill - through continuous learning - which Matt calls a “skills first approach” - to expand your talent pools - upskill your current employees, and build agility into your workforce.

 
AI can help with this this in an exponential way! 

Technical Skills will change over the years  …. Focus on people who have the ability to learn how to learn .

Employees are looking  to gain AI-related skills because they know it will benefit them in the future. 

Soft skills will be key

The significance of distinctly human skills and leadership skills - or soft skills are key. 

These skills include problem-solving, communication, people skills, leadership ,  critical thinking. time management, adaptability & resilience, and strategic thinking.

While technical skills change constantly, soft skills and your core values will remain with you throughout your career.

Soft skills are key in the future world of work, with 94% of business executives in Australia recognising their significance.

The Gen Zers and Millennials have different priorities when it comes to work and are digital natives. They want career mobility so they can make work, work for them.

They understand the power of AI and it’s powers and would be open to learn more.

Being a lifelong learner  provides greater job mobility for professionals across a wider array of industries as their knowledge and skills become more transferable, accelerating a trend of professionals pivoting roles.

The goal for you to recruit and retain your team is to shape work in the age of AI to be more human and more fulfilling. 

How do you engage , excite and enthuse teams to be part of your organisation? 

We are in a period of exciting times 

Onwards and upwards!!