Top Skills of the Future

Top three skills to be prioritized in the next five years, split by industry

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Source: 2026 Learning and Development Executives Benchmarking: Developing Critical Talent, SHRM, 2026. Visit shrm.org/research to learn more.

Note: Accom = Accommodation, Admin = Administration, and Mgmt = Management. Each skill is displayed with a unique color.