language and social media.Research involved 200 employers who included traits such as leadership and emotional intelligence in the well sought-after skill list.
Those involved in hiring new staff say it has "never been harder" to pin down the perfect candidate, according to Hull Live.
It is estimated that on average business will spend £54,000 per year through recruitment agencies searching for appropriate candidates to fill their vacant job roles.
Free language learning company, Drops, commissioned the research to mark the launch of their new "Back to Work" language pack.
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