The survey, conducted by campaign group Keep Britain Working, quizzed more than 1,000 companies and discovered that nine out of ten would hire a candidate with the right attitude - even if they were competing against someone with a better skills set.
James Reed, founder of the campaign, commented: 'While skills are vital, our research shows that the often neglected area of people's attitude, or mindset, is even more important for success.'
He also pointed out that as the UK attempts to emerge from the recession, further steps need to be taken to ensure that the country's workers have the right mindset and skills to compete in the global economy.
Last week, Keith Dugdale, director of global recruitment at the accountancy company KPMG, told the BBC that UK companies are looking for innovative ways to recruit, such as making more use of flexible working patterns.
James Reed, founder of the campaign, commented: 'While skills are vital, our research shows that the often neglected area of people's attitude, or mindset, is even more important for success.'
He also pointed out that as the UK attempts to emerge from the recession, further steps need to be taken to ensure that the country's workers have the right mindset and skills to compete in the global economy.
Last week, Keith Dugdale, director of global recruitment at the accountancy company KPMG, told the BBC that UK companies are looking for innovative ways to recruit, such as making more use of flexible working patterns.
