"Don't quote me using the terms 'hard science' and 'soft science,'" says Joseph Bordogna, an engineer who is acting deputy director of NSF. "I've always thought such a distinction had no meaning." ...

Generally, skills in the workplace can fall into one of two categories: hard skills and soft skills. But what’s the difference between the two? And does one matter more than the other?

Hard skills alone don’t translate into success, as employees also need other skills, such as soft skills. Unlike soft skills, hard skills can be quantified. For example, a hard skill might be ...