Proof Point
Creativity and innovation selected by CEOs as hardest human-centric skills to find in recruitment, while problem solving was considered most important
Difficulty in Finding Skills Irreplaceable by Machines and Importance Ranking
2016 (percentage)
| Note: | Data based on PwC’s 20th CEO Survey of 1,379 CEOs and 2,196 CEO Panel from 79 countries. Percentages indicate number of respondents who rated each skill as somewhat or very difficult to find. Ranking is based on percentage of respondents who rated skills as somewhat or very important. Chart reflects partial list, with #3 most important skill not mentioned in original text. |
Proof Point Findings
- Human-Centric Skills – Expertise based on experience, values and judgement, not replicable using artificial intelligence and automation
- Most Difficult to Find – Creativity and innovation, leadership and emotional intelligence hardest skill to find when recruiting, according to PwC's CEO survey respondents
- Most Important Skills – Problem solving ranked as most important human-centric skill companies are looking for, followed by adaptability
- Key Drivers – Include increasing technology job displacements, growing company need to drive innovation and sustain market relevance, shortage of talent with up-to-date, relevant skills, and heightening company focus on innovation, analytics, and research and development
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August 11, 2017
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