The People Series: Soft Skills vs Hard Skills

Published: Oct. 18, 2023, 2:21 p.m.

Which is most important to have in an employee - technical expertise or interpersonal abilities?

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The debate between "soft" skills and "hard" skills has long presented a struggle to employers and leadership teams as they develop their hiring and training practices. With limited time to train and develop, is one truly more important than the other?

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Listen in to hear Matt and Mike discuss the mistakes they've made with employee development, as well as share some ideas about how you can find a balance in your training practices.