Bentley University recently published their analysis on this very topic. What’s the meaning behind these rising qualifications and shifting job roles? Consolidation, mostly. Companies are looking to maximize employee effectiveness, leading to more specializations in one job rather stretching them across various jobs. So how can employees and job seekers begin to make themselves more attractive to companies embracing this change? The focus needs to shift to embracing hybrid roles, which encourage multiple strengths and understanding of various roles rather than specializing in just one skill. As Bentley University writes in their analysis: Of all the job skills that the analysis looked into, the top skills included: collaboration, mentoring, business development, and sales. The analysis advises that job seekers and employees incorporate them into their already-existing arsenal of qualifications for a smooth transition into the new work force. Bentley University President Gloria Larson was also quoted giving her perspective, saying: The hybrid job will require more creativity as you merge your own strengths to the new ideal job role, but the effort will be worth it. Hybrid jobs are going to bring a majority of the work force to the future, and in order to stay on top of it, it’s important that employees make themselves as prepared as possible for transitioning into these hybrid roles.
