DOI: https://doi.org/10.64010/FXSE6778 Abstract Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, business organizations have quickly adapted so that employees can work remotely, which has in turn accelerated the value employers place on particular soft skills employees exhibit – namely Agency, Adaptability, and Curiosity. This study explores how these three soft skills show up
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64010/NQCZ6534 Abstract There is an abundance of research found in the literature regarding student career preparation that focuses on the increasing emphasis on soft skills by future employers (Dabke, 2015; Petrone, 2018; Majid et.al., 2019). A study by Jones et al., 2019, found that soft skills account for 85%
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64010/IPYI6357 Abstract As companies strive to integrate aspects of sustainability into their operations, the literature suggests that the managers who will be tasked with implementing those sustainable initiatives should possess not only the skillset of a business acumen but also the ethos of mindfulness. While the literature indicates the
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64010/KNSA1436 Abstract The increasingly treacherous and unpredictable nature of professional development after college necessitates a support system for the new graduate. This vacancy has traditionally been filled by mentors both professionally and personally. Toward the end, this article demonstrates the practical application of a required meeting with a business
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.64010/OWZN8101 As we quickly transitioned from on-campus learning to virtual learning, I focused on the mechanics of conducting classes through the use of new technologies and new pedagogies. As a faculty member, I am constantly reminded, and rightfully so, to maintain the high quality of learning seamlessly. In doing
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.64010/IVCA2155 Abstract There is a clear disconnect between the perceptions of workplace readiness among industry leaders and the graduates of business schools. Employers are placing greater emphasis on soft or non-technical skills while concurrently expressing concerns that new hires lack these abilities. Urged by industry, business schools have been
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64010/OKTU7263 Abstract This paper reviews the literature and traces the origins of the Emotional Intelligence (EI) construct, its definition, measurement and its relationship to leadership and job performance, and other related variables. A discussion of various EI instruments, their relative strengths and weaknesses, psychometric properties and utility are presented.
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