How the Soft Skills Gap is Impacting Businesses—And What You Can Do About It

Hiring managers can’t find candidates with adequate soft skills. A recent study by Adecco found that 92% of executives think that American workers aren’t as skilled as they need to be. 44% of executives think that American workers are particularly lacking in communication, critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative skills.  

Organizations that struggle to find or develop soft skills in their employees can also experience broader cultural issues that ultimately result in poor productivity, increased employee turnover, and generally poor business results.  

That’s why we partnered with Training Industry to create this comprehensive training playbook, designed to help organizations build a scalable training program management strategy that strengthens soft skills and drives long-term success.

Inside, You’ll Discover:

✅ The real impact of the soft skills gap on businesses today
✅ The most common skill gaps affecting organizations
✅ Proven strategies for closing these gaps with targeted training

Plus, Practical Tools to Help You Take Action:

🔹 A step-by-step guide on how to create a training program that addresses soft skill gaps
🔹 An employee training plan template to simplify program development
🔹 Best practices for program management playbook implementation

With this training program management guide, you’ll gain the insights and tools you need to develop a high-impact training program that builds stronger, more adaptable teams.