Do you want to know what skills companies most ask for?

The work and way of carrying it out has changed in recent years. Not only in the increase of teleworking but also in the skills that companies seek in their employees.

The IEBS Business School has shared the skills that companies most ask for in 2021, and we share them below.

• Resilience

Be able to adapt to adverse situations and stay patient, strong and calm in a crisis environment. In addition, we must know how to recover from complicated situations in order to continue advancing towards the future. It is a process of competitiveness where the person must adapt positively to situations.

• Critical Thinking

Being analytical and curious helps us solve problems in a better way.

• Commitment

Be committed to the vision, values and objectives of the company. In this way we will be more motivated, focused, productive and will improve the quality of our work. It is a factor that makes employees get involved both with the work and with the objectives and values of the company.

• Flexibility

Have sufficient flexibility to adapt to changes, use new tools and adopt and promote new ways of working.

• Teamwork

It is very necessary to demonstrate our ability to collaborate with team members. This also facilitates the achievement of objectives, increases motivation and stimulates creativity.

• Constant and independent learning

It is important to have the ability to learn new programs, technologies, systems and tools so that companies work and are constantly evolving.

• Digital skills

It is currently very important to be proactive in increasing these skills. They facilitate new needs, allowing the development of a critical and active attitude towards technologies.

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In Espai 114 together we are a team; we want to inspire and accompany you.

Below, we share three tips to work as a freelancer after the pandemic.

After Covid-19, both companies and workers face a very different scenario in all industries. Most sectors are affected by the pandemic, some have even been forced to change many aspects such as their strategies and processes. Sectors such as transport and deliveries are hiring workers with record rates.

As a result of the pandemic, a large number of workers are choosing to work as their own. As with all jobs, this has positive and negative aspects.

• Learn to promote yourself.

As we have already mentioned, self-employed work has many benefits, but this entails a challenge when it comes to getting customers.

Currently, social networks play a very important role in the relationship between customers and companies. Joseph Bennett, director of Trade Skills 4U,explains: “Anyone who has a business should use the platforms to increase the reach of their customers.”

• Have a space to work

One of the biggest challenges of being self-employed may be the change in working conditions. Those who plan to work from home should make sure to separate their personal life from the professional to find a balance. This is sometimes a difficult process and many choose to work in coworking spaces that allow them to have the same atmosphere in an office.

• Manage your contacts

Over time you will generate a lot of contacts that will have to be managed.

The information of these contacts is very valuable if managed correctly.

Using customer management tools, called CRMs, we will be able to store, filter, manage and work on all this information and transform it into useful for our business.

In Espai 114 we have a coworking with individual tables for exclusive use. It is characterized by being a dynamic and efficient workspace, designed for entrepreneurs, freelance workers and independent professionals.

In addition, we have a multipurpose room that can be used for meetings, training, etc. and is equipped with WI-FI, projector, videoconferencing system among other things.

We also offer office rental in the same building for those professionals who need a more intimate space to work.

We are the Business Center of Badalona, to give visibility and possibilities to your business.

In Espai 114 together we are a team; we want to inspire and accompany you.

Barcelona is a global benchmark for startups, although the most important cities in the business field are New York (United States), London (United Kingdom) and Paris (France). These cities are the ones leading the top positions.

In this world ranking,the city of Barcelona is ranked 8th, because it is one of the cities where there is more ease to do business and entrepreneurship.

Why is Barcelona a good option for doing business?

Barcelona, leader of southern Europe

It is a leader in the adaptation of ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) and a world reference in the application of mobile technologies to improve quality of life. This recognition is due to the fact that the city hosts important events such as the Mobile World Congress.

In addition, in terms of creativity, it has been recognized by UNESCO as “Creative City of Literature” and is expected to be celebrated soon on unesco’s “International Book Day” in the city.

The Catalan capital stands out in the cosmetics, fashion and technology sectors. Every year Barcelona attracts a large amount of talent due to its funding offer, firmness of the population and entrepreneurship support organizations, such as us at Espai114.

Barcelona has more than 477,000 companies and hosts the silks of large companies that turn over about 65 billion euros a year, such as: Gas Natural, Seat, Volkswagen Group Spain, Caixabanc…

Other curiosities to highlight:

• It is an active city in the measures adopted in terms of construction, infrastructure and energy.
• The Port of Barcelona is the main port in Europe and the one that exports the most.

As for Badalona, it is one of the most important cities in the Barcelonès region and where the industry sector and the business sector are very present.

It is expected that by 2030 Badalona will agree on an agenda focused on global action based on research, the eradication of poverty, the protection of the planet and the achievement of sustainable prosperity. This will give the city a solid position to access the funds provided within the new European funding framework.

From Espai 114, in the center of Badalona, we work to be a support space for entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs.

We are the Business Center of Badalona, to give visibility and possibilities to your business.

In Espai 114 together we are a team; we want to inspire and accompany you.

The way in which the public consumes content continues to evolve and new ways of communicating constantly appear that help us connect with our customers.

Each channel has its advantages and disadvantages, and the format that best suits the present day is the one that achieves the most followers.

It wasn’t so long ago that blogging, like this one, was one of the most consumed forms of communication. To read them was to be informed and up to date. With the acceleration of our pace of life and the speed with which we consume the contents, podcasts are currently the most sought after medium to learn and follow topics of interest.

The Podcast: what does it consist of?

The podcast is a method of distributing content in audio format. The communicator or company records and transmits information on a topic through a monologue or interview.

This content is transmitted through a channel created on a hearing content platform such as SouncCloud, iVoox, Spotify... And it can be consumed both online and offline, since there is the possibility of downloading the programs.

The interesting fact of this type of communication is that the listener can consume it with hands and eyes free. This makes it a star format to listen to while doing other activities such as sports, housework or even working in the office.

According to the 2020 Digital News Report, 55% of Spaniards said they had listened to at least one podcast in the last month.

If we focus on the audience, users between 45 and 54 years old consume the most, practically to the same extent women and men. The most sought after topics are history and beliefs (28.1%), leisure (21.5%) and current affairs and society (13.8%).

How to use the podcast to reach customers?

1. Find the hook theme that will make your content of interest. What knowledge can your company offer that will attract potential customers?

2. Once you find it, choose the format that will best help you communicate it: a solo recording, an interview with an expert…

3. Prepare an outline of the important points to play and record the audio. Try not to exceed 40 minutes or make less than 20 minutes to make it more comfortable for listeners.

4. Choose the platform where you want to publish it. Create your channel and start loading your podcasts periodically to keep in touch with your audience.

Do not miss the opportunity to hop on the bandwagon of this new way of connecting with your target audience.

We are the Business Center of Badalona, to give visibility and possibilities to your business.

In Espai 114 together we are a team; we want to inspire and accompany you.