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@article{195454,
        author = {Renu Bala and Prof. Nivedita},
        title = {Soft Skills as a Key Factor in Enhancing Job Performance},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {305-308},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=195454},
        abstract = {In this evolving era of the global economy, the nature of job responsibility has undergone considerable transformation. Today, technical proficiency and knowledge are not sufficient to achieve success in the modern workplace. Soft skills play an important role in fostering professional growth and workplace effectiveness. Soft skills, including communication, problem-solving, teamwork, decision-making, and leadership, are indispensable in any workplace. Therefore, soft skills training should be an integral part of our educational system. The present paper aims to analyse the importance of soft skills and assess how each dimension makes its contribution in the enhancement of job performance and also helps to create an interactive and supportive work environment},
        keywords = {professional growth, work environment, job performance},
        month = {April},
        }