Soft skills and their importance in the labour market under the conditions of Industry 5.0

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“…This topic is quite popular, but over time, it requires more and more research. M. Poláková et al (2023) pointed out in their paper that there is a marked demand in technologically driven areas for soft communication skills such as critical and analytical thinking, problem solving, communication skills, and creativity with flexibility. In addition, it is noted that people must have balanced software and digital skills to succeed in a future characterised by technological progress.…”

Industry 5.0: A comprehensive insight into the future of work, social sustainability, sustainable development, and career

“…• The transition to Industry 5.0 requires reskilling and upskilling of the workforce, especially in managing the increasing technological demands. Gaining technical digital skills (e.g., technology usage, monitoring, control, programming, cybersecurity; Poláková et al, 2023) is challenging for human workers, particularly in tasks like programming industrial robots (Adel, 2022). Companies must invest in employee training to bridge the skills gap and adapt to innovations (Bigerna et al, 2023;Cillo et al, 2022;Ghobakhloo et al, 2023;Mourtzis et al, 2022).…”

“…It mentioned the potential challenges that companies may face in adapting to the new technology, such as a lack of understanding from management, inadequate infrastructure, and the need for a culture of openness and sustainable recruitment practices for skilled employees (Maddikunta et al, 2022). Saniuk and Grabowska (2023) highlighted the critical areas of required knowledge and competencies for implementing Industry 5.0, for instance, familiarity with computer-aided systems; knowledge of digital technologies (Erro-Garcés & Aramendia-Muneta, 2023) and their application in the production environment, such as the IoT, Big Data Analytics, and Cloud Computing; proficiency in engineering tasks related to the implementation of Industry 5.0 technologies; ability to identify and solve complex problems that may arise in the digitized production environment; and capacity for analytical and critical thinking and problem-solving to make sense of the vast amount of data generated by the production processes (Poláková et al, 2023). The article also underlined some skills necessary for managers: the ability to think like an entrepreneur and drive innovative solutions in the context of Industry 5.0; the capacity for creative thinking to come up with innovative approaches to production and business management; motivation for continuous learning and adaptability to keep up with technological advancements; and willingness to explore new digital technologies and their integration into the production environment.…”

“…Another paper (Poláková et al, 2023) described the relevance of soft skills in the labor market and their role in the career development of individuals. It emphasizes the need for reskilling and upskilling to meet the changing workplace conditions and employers' demands.…”

Is There a Possibility to Characterize an Organizational Culture by Its Selected Cultural Dimensions?

“…Terrorist attacks, war conflicts, global crises, natural disasters, or pandemics can be perceived at the level of human society (Almansour, 2022; Bossman & Gubareva, 2023; Madzík et al, 2023). Global trade, multinational corporations, virtual teams, diversity, or working from home can be perceived at the level of organizations (Gibson et al, 2023; Greimel et al, 2023; Poláková et al, 2023). All these events influenced the whole world, which has become unbelievably interconnected by several mutually dependent systems.…”