Is the following claim supported by a strong or weak evidence? How do you know? Explain in 3 to 4 sentences. Schools should teach students the skill of active listening so they can be successful in the workplace. Active listening is just as important to talking. Adults spend 70 percent of their time communicating and, of that, 45 percent of their time is listening. Studies have shown that employers are more likely to hire applicants with good communication skills.