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Using soft skills to help women close the leadership gap
As younger generations enter the workforce and hybrid work becomes common, executive leadership skills are evolving. Both men and women bring unique soft skills to the table, influenced by personality and experience. Women often exhibit empathy but may doubt their expertise, while men tend to exude confidence. However, today, people-focused skills hold paramount importance in leadership.
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Why are these soft skills important now?
The workplace has been evolving for years, with the pandemic accelerating trends like remote and hybrid work. Soft skills like flexibility, emotional intelligence, and communication are now crucial, aiding executive leaders in managing distributed teams effectively. Understanding people's values and motivations is key to retaining talent in today's competitive market.
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Emotional intelligence in the workplace
Emotional intelligence is the ability to be aware of one's own emotions, to control them and to express them in a correct manner. Find out how you can measure the EI of applicants.
2026 Salary Guide
Explore Robert Half’s 2026 salary guide, including up-to-date salary benchmarks, employee benefits and perks and market trends in The Netherlands.
Finance and accounting in 2026: key trends, digital transformation and new opportunities
Discover the top finance and accounting trends for 2026, including digital transformation, rising demand for specialized skills, salary insights and talent shortages. Explore key findings from the Robert Half Salary Guide 2026.
Robert Half Employees Raise More Than $1 Million for Make-A-Wish International
At Robert Half, giving back is part of who we are. This year, our International Business employees reached an incredible milestone – coming together across 19 countries to raise more than $1 million USD for Make-A-Wish (MAW) International.
How to answer “What are your weaknesses?” in a job interview?
Struggling with the “weakness question” in a job interview? Learn practical tips and examples to answer honestly without hurting your chances of getting hired.
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