Thus, even more so, education will be required to educate and train a more adaptable employee.

 “Sir Christopher Ball (1996) in describing the kind of learner profile that is suited to the 21st century, spoke about `flexible generalists`. Ball maintained that such people are needed to realise the goal of life-long learning which, with the ever-increasing human longevity, will characterise the successful citizenry of the next millennium. `Flexible generalists` are people equipped with the necessary knowledge, skills and values to adjust readily to multiple career changes and make, through their own personal development, a significant contribution to the life of this country and the world. The shift in thinking is from education for employment – developing the ability to do a specific job – to education for employability – developing the ability to adapt acquired skills to new working environments. The new education and training system must be able to support the notion of an adaptable workforce.” Read more by clicking here

Yuanxin (Amy) Yang Alcocer (2020) explains “Adaptable employees are a very important part of an adaptable company. Without adaptable employees, a company won’t and can’t adjust to changing market conditions.” Read more on http://study.com/academy/lesson/adaptable-employees-characteristics-importance.html