The global health crisis caused by Covid-19 resulted in many becoming accustomed to spending far more time at home than usual. With the days blending seamlessly into the next, how have individuals made productive use of this time during local lockdowns and periods of self-isolation?
Some utilized this new-found time to prioritize self-care, rediscover a particular passion, or immerse into a hobby as a way of staying occupied and making the most of the downtime. From flexing your artistic muscles, sharpening a new language, to harnessing culinary abilities, expanding your skillset may have proved beneficial, and potentially enjoyable, for many. While itโs easy to see hobbies as a simple way to pass the time, they may however, be translated into essential workplace or interview skills, regardless of if you are working in the office or from home.
Mastering the mechanisms of a new language, in many ways, can be useful for procurement and supply chain professionals. Pursuing a career in these functions requires an ability to communicate coherently, plan effectively, and retain strong time management capabilities; a highly desirable skillset one certainly develops with language learning.
Our newest talent insight report, โLocked Down and Upskilledโ, delves deeper into this illuminating topic and how these learned skills will help professional growth.
