Studies show the importance of communication skills

Research shows that communication is a top skill for employees

• Communication issues have profound business implications, including loss of business (31%), low staff morale (61%), confusion for the company’s customers (60%). • Large companies each lose, on average, $62.5 million annually due to inadequate communication • 28% of workers describe poor communication as the leading cause of failing to produce a project in its initial time frame. • Over 60% of employers report that candidates fail to demonstrate adequate communication skills to be considered for positions • 57% of recruiters say communications skills will increase in demand over the next five years