Work and jobs are changing, and the way companies select and hire people needs to keep up with this pace of change. We've always talked a lot about soft skills in talent acquisition, but what are they in the context of modern work, why are they important, and how can they be assessed?

My guest this week is Dr Alan Redman, Head of Science and Technology at Clevry. Alan is an expert in the definition, assessment and impact of soft skills and has some very valuable insights to share.

In the interview, we discuss:

Perspectives on the market and changing world of work

Understanding what employees want from work

What are soft skills in the context of modern work, and why are they important?

Adapting to change

How soft skills hiring can solve recruiting challenges

Skills portability and job design

Being a soft skills focused organisation

How to assess and measure soft skills

The future impact of AI on skills and decision making

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