3 skills every employee needs in their toolbox

Thackaberry points out that while it is critical for employers to provide access, funding and ongoing professional development for their workforce, employees should take it upon themselves to devote time each day to staying up-to-date on advances within their industry. 

“If you have any natural talent in any domain, it’s the work and effort you put forth that defines your boundaries,” she says. “Committing to a practice of 15 minutes to a half hour of reading about what’s going on in your field, making sure you understand developments so you can contribute in a very valuable way, that is the responsibility of each person.”