Planning Competency in the New Normal– Employability Competency in Post- COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

This paper explores requirements of employability competency in the new normal; an era expected post- the COVID-19 pandemic. The research conceptualises and integrates approaches that would address how to prepare individuals for times of uncertainties, changes and challenges they most probably would face during the new normal.A framework for employability competency during new normal is proposed, followed by a toolkit that ensures we stay resilient to meet the variety of demands and the conditions expected during significant transformation times. This work opens a new line of research for empirical research that would support employability and competency development planners in the coming decades.