Why Emotional Intelligence May Outweigh Technical Skills for the Next Generation of Workers

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September 8, 2026 – In a WebProNews article, executive coach Pam Manfredo Curtis argues that emotional intelligence, not technical expertise, will be the key differentiator as AI reshapes the workplace, citing findings from the recent Bright Horizons Modern Family Index.

A Bright Horizons survey released in August 2026 found 73 percent of parents now believe AI has elevated the importance of creative, social, and emotional skills to match traditional academics. Nearly the same see creative development as vital. 

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