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New outlook for GCs/CCOs showcases demand for soft skills in those roles

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Julie DiMauro

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BarkerGilmore report identifies shift in skills sought and focus on talent development.

A 2025 Market Outlook published by BarkerGilmore LLC and shared with GRIP, presents the national executive search and talent advisory firm’s outlook for this new year, emphasizing the importance of soft skills at time of hire and legal departments’ ongoing commitment to diversity in the workplace.

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