MODEL OF SKILLS AND QUALITIES OF THE "NEW TYPE" EMPLOYEE IN THE CONTEXT OF VUCA REALITY
An important characteristic of any company in the contemporary business environment is the availability of human resources capable of creation, implementation and use of modern technologies. The purpose of this paper is to form an idea of the "new type" employee meeting the requirements of the current stage of business systems development. After all, it is staff characteristics and competencies that determine the company's readiness to change and success in implementation of such change. The transition from SPOD world to the new reality is characterized by serious changes for business systems. This paper presents a characteristic of VUCA reality. We substantiate the need for the company's internal transformation and importance of the formation of the "new type" employee. We offer a list of skills and qualities necessary for the "new type" employee in VUCA reality. The author brings forward her own approach to the representation of skills and qualities model of the "new type" employee. The obtained results can be applied in companies understanding the need to transform their business systems with consideration to changes taking place in business environment. Transformation of business systems normally begins with managers rethinking their company's restrictions or capabilities. Understanding the importance of developing the "new type" employee and creating the appropriate HR policies will open up new opportunities for business systems and allow them to effectively work on their limitations. The skills and qualities model can be used in the process of staff recruitment, assessment, development and training, as well as in improvement of employees' effectiveness. Creating the image of the "new type" of employee will prepare the company for transformation and enable its long-term and effective operation in a volatile and turbulent business environment.