Study: Despite AI boom, employers still prize people skills and adaptability in new hires

A new study finds that despite the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence by employers, people skills and adaptability remain the most prized qualities in new hires, according to Local News Matters.

IF YOU SPEND a few minutes talking with college students about their career prospects, one topic is at the top of their minds: Will their jobs be displaced by a bot? Their concern makes sense. Universities are integrating artificial intelligence into their curricula, and employers are adopting AI at a rapid pace. So most students assume that AI skills are now key to … The post Study: Despite AI boom, employers still prize people skills and adaptability in new hires https://localnewsmatters.org/2026/07/24/study-despite-ai-boom-employers-still-prize-people-skills-and-adaptability-in-new-hires/ appeared first on Local News Matters https://localnewsmatters.org .