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If you are looking to be an entrepreneur, these are some skills that you must have mastered to guarantee success. Covid-19 brought new opportunities to undertake under a more socially responsible approach, a vision focused on empathy with people, but without losing sight of profitability. In this sense, Diego Sosa, entrepreneurship expert and Udemy instructor, shared five skills that every entrepreneur should have: Assertive productivity techniques In a world as competitive as the current one, where time is of the essence, it is important to know and apply techniques that improve productivity, seeking to achieve more in less time. Professional sales techniques Even if you have the best product, if you don't know how to sell, it will be difficult for a business to be successful. Rhetoric This skill is about convincing everyone with the spoken and written word that the product or service is the solution to their needs. Management of finances It must be remembered that the success of ...

Each generation of workers currently has different areas of opportunity in terms of developing skills that are in high demand in the labor market, mainly in the area of ​​soft skills. The constant transformation in business processes demands a series of new skills in the workforce to adapt to changes, especially those that are the product of automation and digitization.  Each generation of workers shares a series of characteristics and, in this sense, there are areas of opportunity in the development of skills for each group. According to an analysis by Assess, there are at least five soft skills each generation must develop to stay competitive in the marketplace.  This list is based on the lags that each group of workers presents in the skills of high demand. By level of importance, the areas of opportunity in terms of soft skills for each profile are: Centennials (25 years or younger) Customer orientation Integrity Effective communication Achievement orientation Teamwork Mil...

The National Institute for Older Adults points out that, both companies and society, we must stop associating productivity and creativity only with the young population. Less than 10% of the labor market in Mexico is made up of a population 60 years of age or older.  According to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi), of the almost 5.5 million elderly people who work in the country's companies, the vast majority, 62%, earn less than two minimum wages. The employment situation of this group "is typical of countries with an incipient demographic aging," says the National Institute for Older Persons (Inapam) in the document Employment in the face of demographic aging: How to guarantee the right to work for people older adults? With a weakened pension system, "there is an increase in the informal labor market and unfavorable working conditions that put their integrity at risk" and hinder access to quality housing, food, clothing and he...

People are convinced that working remotely is a great option, with many areas for improvement but which allow them to add value to the organization without having to wear themselves out due to travel, traffic and long journeys. Let's be honest, collaborating from home - or anywhere else - is not the same as true remote work, but given the circumstances of the pandemic, it was the most flexible option for executives, managers, directors and the team to keep the operation active and in some cases, optimize to improve the performance of their areas. Remote work solved the challenges of customer service, support, advice, and many areas that did not require face-to-face activity to maintain business continuity.  A survey carried out by the consulting firm Buffer revealed seven complex aspects that people face as a result of the pandemic when they do remote work, with an incidence on exhaustion or burnout due to the workload plus that of the home. What is happening with remote work today...

Salary is not everything.  Of course, a fair economic remuneration is important so that every employee feels motivated to give their best at work… but this is only the base. In reality, there are many other factors that influence the mood – and therefore the productivity – of people.  Take them into account to build a happy and efficient work team: Make sure everyone is in the right position Having someone unskilled in a key position is just as catastrophic as having someone highly skilled doing tasks that are too simple.  If you notice that someone has initiative and is able to accomplish important tasks, don't bore them by asking them to spend the day sending emails!  Take care that all people are suitable for their position. Give them the necessary tools to fulfill their functions This includes not only better computers (please give them better computers), but also training.  Many leaders underestimate the importance of taking the time to train them and answe...