Abstract:
Hard skills are technical competencies and domain knowledge. Soft skills are a
combination of people skills, interpersonal skills, communication skills, and emotional
intelligence amongst others. Soft skills are vital at the workplace today. These skills are
distinctive because they stress on action. They have become crucial for every person in the present context. This paper deals with the significance of soft skills for getting a job and for sustenance and development at the workplace. Flexible, excited people with a blend of hard and soft skills are sought after by organizations as part of their growth
process. This study identifies top 10 soft skills as perceived the most important by
business executives: communication skills, teamwork and leadership qualities, positive
attitude, integrity and work ethic, responsibility, interpersonal skills, stress and time
management, flexibility, professionalism and courtesy. Based on an integrated approach, SAIF has been proposed to develop these soft skills systematically.
