Building soft skills, such as empathy, creativity, and problem-solving, is tricky when you work full-time from home. Without regular, face-to-face interactions with colleagues, it’s harder to pick up on social cues and the nuances of communication, collaboration, and teamwork.
How to Improve Your Soft Skills as a Remote Worker
Without daily, face-to-face interactions, it’s just plain harder to learn the nuances of working with your team.
January 08, 2024
Illustration by Lena Yokoyama
Summary.
In the age of AI, soft skills are the hidden gems of the workplace, but they can be a challenge to build when you work from home. Without daily, face-to-face interactions with colleagues, learning the nuances of how to communicate and collaborate is just plain harder. So what are some practical steps you can take to develop soft skills when Zoom calls are your norm? The author outlines seven strategies to try.