Key Job Skill For the Future

Key Job Skill For the Future Key Job Skill For the Future Private detectives have it. So do preschool teachers. Even fitness trainers do it. What is the one career strength that employees in these fields (and others) all possess- and will be coveted by employers in years to come? The answer might surprise you. The key job skill for the future.It’s empathy. It seems counterintuitive in today’s tech-crazed world, but empathy ranks as the most sought-after skill, according to data compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Technology makes us faster and more connected- but it seems, in ways that don’t count quite as much. The study estimates that by the year 2020, the industries that will see the most growth- and will be hiring more- are not only those aforementioned professionals, but also personal financial planners, music tutors, school psychologists- even massage therapists and registered nurses. For the most part, technology is a saving grace.   Without it, telecommuting would be virtually impossible in a virtual world. It helps working parents, baby boomers and recent grads alike find employment- and their own little slice of work life balance. But that doesn’t mean that telecommuters shouldn’t foster human connection as they toil away from their home offices. Employees still need to reach out to far-flung colleagues and offer them a virtual pat on the back and lots of encouragement. That allows for human connection in a virtual world. Sure, with every technological advancement comes the naysayers, who think that with each step forward, we are taking two back in terms of human connection. But what this study shows is that people (and the world) still value what makes us truly human- the art of empathy and the unique, beautiful art of being human. Readers, what do you think of this study? How have you been empathetic in your previous positions?