Welcome to the iHasco Soft Skills blog – a collection of practical, easy-to-read posts all about the human side of work. Here you’ll find tips and insights on communication, emotional intelligence, adaptability, leadership, problem-solving and other skills that help your team work smarter and collaborate better. Soft skills are increasingly seen as essential for business success, helping boost engagement, improve relationships and future-proof your workforce in a changing world.

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What is workplace emotional intelligence?

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What is workplace emotional intelligence?

Posted 1 Oct 2022

Why adaptability is an essential skill for all employees

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Why adaptability is an essential skill for all employees

Posted 12 Aug 2022

How do Soft Skills Benefit Employees?

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How do Soft Skills Benefit Employees?

Posted 20 Jun 2022

May’s free soft skills course

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May’s free soft skills course

Last updated 9 Oct 2025

How to prepare for an interview

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How to prepare for an interview

Posted 19 Oct 2021

Download our free Soft Skills White Paper today

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Download our free Soft Skills White Paper today

Posted 23 Aug 2021

What is upskilling and how can you upskill employees?

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What is upskilling and how can you upskill employees?

Posted 18 Aug 2021

“ICED”: A Problem Solving Strategy

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“ICED”: A Problem Solving Strategy

Posted 16 Aug 2021

What is active listening?

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What is active listening?

Posted 19 Jul 2021

How can confidence be beneficial in the workplace?

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How can confidence be beneficial in the workplace?

Last updated 22 Aug 2024

What are the barriers to effective communication?

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What are the barriers to effective communication?

Posted 25 Jun 2021

What are the benefits of effective communication skills?

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What are the benefits of effective communication skills?

Posted 7 Jun 2021

Are soft skills now more important than hard skills?

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Are soft skills now more important than hard skills?

Last updated 17 Feb 2026

What is the kickstart scheme and what are employers responsible for?

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What is the kickstart scheme and what are employers responsible for?

Last updated 3 Sep 2024

What is coaching? And why should you bother?

Soft Skills

What is coaching? And why should you bother?

Last updated 9 Oct 2025