WORKABILITY: the inexorability of availability to be an eternal learner, as a compass to remain in the job market

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.2164162429074

• Palavras-chave: workability; hard skills; soft skills; availability.

• Keywords: workability; hard skills; soft skills; availability.

• Abstract: The objective of this article is to explore workability as a future requirement for sustainability in the labor market. The importance of workers developing both hard and soft skills is assessed, in addition to adopting a mentality of continuous learning. This combination is essential for workers to adapt to new demands and remain competitive in a dynamic and constantly changing work environment. Therefore, hard skills and, especially, soft skills are presented as guides for the future of work. Furthermore, the crucial need for availability to be a lifelong learner is recognized as a sine qua non condition for workers to remain in the job market. Finally, the question arises whether individuals are truly willing to learn continuously, which is not only a competitive advantage, but a fundamental necessity to ensure permanence and success in the job market of the future.