No matter the words scattered across your LinkedIn news feed, the world of work has changed, and a new world of work necessitates a new approach to skill development. Today’s learning and development (L&D) professionals are required to keep pace as business needs shift, but there’s more to modern skill development than signing up for the sexiest tech solutions. 

The current talent shortage has made it more important than ever to find—and retain—good talent. Hiring top talent is a critical aspect of building a productive team, and a new hire’s onboarding experience can determine whether they succeed in the new role, or even stay with the company. In fact, a negative onboarding experience results in new hires being two times more likely to look for new opportunities. 

In the post-pandemic context, developing leadership skills has become more crucial than ever. On-site interactions are becoming less frequent, employees’ mental health and well-being have come to the fore, these, combined with the talent shortage mean employers and leaders must do everything they can to create a supportive environment. Here are the five most important leadership skills.