Training and Engagement

Labor Skills Needed Today and Tomorrow

Oct. 12, 2023

A US Chamber of Commerce report says that critical thinking, creativity and curiosity are skills companies need.

Discussions about the skills gap generally focuses on skills specific to certain industries. However, a recent report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, "Data Deep Dive: The Workforce of the Future,” included information on general skills that are needed for the immediate future.

The report notes that this skill update is necessary to retain current jobs as well as prepare for future jobs.

“As the landscape evolves, employers must proactively invest in reskilling to harness the full potential of the workforce and ensure a prosperous future," the report said.

In a bid to help employers identify necessary skills it produced the following list.

Most In-Demand Skills Now and For the Future

Digital Literacy
Critical Thinking
Emotional Intelligence
Creativity
Collaboration
Flexibility
Leadership Skills
Time Management
Curiosity

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Dave Blanchard, Editor-in-Chief: During his career Dave has led the editorial management of many of Endeavor Business Media's best-known brands, including IndustryWeek, EHS Today, Material Handling & Logistics, Logistics Today, Supply Chain Technology News, and Business Finance. In addition, he serves as senior content director of the annual Safety Leadership Conference. With over 30 years of B2B media experience, Dave literally wrote the book on supply chain management, Supply Chain Management Best Practices (John Wiley & Sons, 2021), which has been translated into several languages and is currently in its third edition. He is a frequent speaker and moderator at major trade shows and conferences, and has won numerous awards for writing and editing. He is a voting member of the jury of the Logistics Hall of Fame, and is a graduate of Northern Illinois University.

Adrienne Selko, Senior Editor: In addition to her roles with EHS Today and the Safety Leadership Conference, Adrienne is also a senior editor at IndustryWeek and has written about many topics, with her current focus on workforce development strategies. She is also a senior editor at Material Handling & Logistics. Previously she was in corporate communications at a medical manufacturing company as well as a large regional bank. She is the author of Do I Have to Wear Garlic Around My Neck?, which made the Cleveland Plain Dealer's best sellers list.

Nicole Stempak, Managing Editor: Nicole Stempak is managing editor of EHS Today and conference content manager of the Safety Leadership Conference.