11 Top Soft Skills for 2025

Out with the old, and in with the new. 2025 is upon us and now is the time to assess your situation, take stock, and upskill. That’s right – upskill. But not just any skills. As we reflect on 2024, one thing is clear: the skills traditionally labelled as “soft” have proved they are anything but. Businesses stopped viewing soft skills as add-ons and began to see the value of human skills as vital to performance, motivation, success and adaptability in a time of rapid change. A recent LinkedIn survey found that 9 out of 10 global executives agree that soft skills are more important than ever. At the same time, employees are recognising that soft skills are a must-have for career and personal success. So what soft skills development should you focus on in the coming year? The top soft skills for 2025 1. Self-awareness If you want to get ahead in 2025, start with self-awareness. Knowing your strengths, your weaknesses, why you react a certain way, a...