The second most important skill is creativity (65 per cent this year and 48 per cent five years ago), says a report due from Henley Management College this month.
Fifty-four per cent are looking for e-commerce awareness compared with 4 per cent in 1995.
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The other main skill sought by employers, according to the report, E-Business Management in the New Economy, is strategic awareness – 54 per cent, as against 31 per cent previously.
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