Oct 25, 2024

Workers want “human skills,” but are employers willing to train them?

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Employees are overwhelmingly in favor of upskilling in areas we call "human skills," which include things like leadership, communication, and adaptability, according to a recent survey. However, more than one in three workers say their jobs offer little to no opportunity to improve these skill sets. We look at what's behind the gap.

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Airlines reported high demand for seats, which might mean higher ticket prices

by Nova Safo

Four of the biggest U.S. have all reported summer into fall results now, and a theme emerges: passengers should brace themselves for higher fares over the coming months. That’s in part because airlines have are offered fewer seats for sale, even as demand for year-end travel could be strong, according to Marketplace’s Nova Safo.

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David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

John Bruington Media Producer

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Brian Allison Technical Director

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

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