What soft skill do you find most important when identifying potential job candidates?
Empathy20%
Active listening30%
Conflict resolution
Coachability40%
Creativity
Other (comment below)10%
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Empathy20%
Active listening30%
Conflict resolution
Coachability40%
Creativity
Other (comment below)10%
Not sure9%
Internal company website8%
Online job boards (e.g., Indeed)10%
Social media (e.g., LinkedIn)46%
Online employer ratings & reviews sites (e.g., Glassdoor)14%
Employe referrals9%
Other (comment below)1%
Mentorship/coaching57%
Formal leadership training17%
Peer learning 14%
Networking9%
Customized learning plans
Something else (comment) 1%
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