Meaning & Definition

Soft skills

Characteristics that influence an individual’s work and interactions with others. Soft skills are more related to an employee’s personality than the knowledge and hard skills they’ve gained. Examples of soft skills include communication, teamwork, problem-solving, critical thinking, and leadership.

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