The workplace is changing fast. With technology evolving, industries shifting and new roles emerging every year, employability skills, particularly soft skills, are becoming increasingly important for career success. These are the human-centred abilities, such as leadership, adaptability and teamwork, that can’t easily be automated. As the nature of work continues to grow, developing strong employability skills helps professionals stay relevant and competitive.
Deloitte Insights ‘…reported that 92% of companies report that human capabilities or soft skills matter as much or more than hard skills in today’s business world.’
No matter where you are on your career journey, developing or honing these employability skills now will give you a strong advantage in the workforce in 2026 and beyond.
Leadership skills: shaping workplace culture
Strong leadership is consistently at the top of the skills list for employers. In a changing landscape, organisations need professionals who can guide teams through uncertainty, foster trust and uphold safety and compliance standards because ‘…the current economic climate made it crucial for Australian organisations to urgently review their leadership programs.’
‘Australia’s largest ever leadership survey has revealed drastic shortfalls in innovation and business performance, and outright failures in leadership development in organisations across the country.’
Studying a recognised qualification such as the BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management helps you develop leadership capabilities in a structured way. Specifically, you will learn to lead effective workplace relationships, facilitate a team and apply communications strategies. These skills are transferable across industries and signal to employers that you’re ready to step up, not just follow.
Teamwork skills: driving better business outcomes
Effective teamwork is more than just getting along. It’s a proven business asset.
Research consistently shows that highly collaborative teams are more productive, more innovative and experience less turnover. In fact, it can create 18% higher productivity and 23% higher profitability in the workplace.
In 2026, employers will continue to value individuals who can build strong relationships, communicate clearly and work towards shared goals.
With all of Time Education & Training’s courses, you’ll learn how to collaborate with a range of people developing those much-needed teamwork skills that can be directly applied to any workplace, no matter the industry.
Learning and adaptability: the ultimate transferable skill
In a rapidly changing job market, the ability to learn and adapt is becoming one of the most valuable skills of all. New technologies, regulations and ways of working emerge constantly. Those who keep up, pivot and proactively build new skills will thrive.
Time Education & Training builds adaptability into its learning approach. Undertaking our qualifications develops your core learning mindset and you’ll learn how to identify gaps, solve problems and apply new knowledge to real-world scenarios. This adaptability is transferable to any role or industry.
Building your future with Time Education & Training
‘Overall, work in Australia is becoming more skilled. Around 90 per cent of new jobs created in the future are likely to require a vocational education and training (VET) or university qualification.’ So, if you want to stand out to employers, you need a qualification that helps you refine these skills.
Time Education & Training offers nationally recognised qualifications that focus on practical skills, industry relevance and flexible learning options. Consider studying with us to expand your toolkit of leadership, teamwork and learning abilities that employers are actively seeking in 2026.
