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#skills-based-hiring

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

This is how HR leaders can lead the transition towards a skills-based future

Skills development is increasingly essential for workforce readiness as traditional education struggles to keep pace with evolving job requirements.

US politics

2 days ago

Voters Across Parties Want Action on Education, Survey Shows

Voters across party lines strongly support action on education and workforce development, with agreement on effective policy solutions.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Education

College costs have grown, but so has the return (opinion)

The rising cost of college and misperceptions about its value challenge students' perceptions of higher education.

Growth hacking

fromITPro

1 month ago

Tech talent shortages mean firms are scrapping traditional recruitment strategies

Organizations are moving to skills-based talent strategies to address skill shortages and prioritize human skills alongside technical abilities.

Remote teams

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

This is how HR leaders can lead the transition towards a skills-based future

Skills development is increasingly essential for workforce readiness as traditional education struggles to keep pace with evolving job requirements.

US politics

2 days ago

Voters Across Parties Want Action on Education, Survey Shows

Voters across party lines strongly support action on education and workforce development, with agreement on effective policy solutions.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

more#workforce-development

Education

College costs have grown, but so has the return (opinion)

The rising cost of college and misperceptions about its value challenge students' perceptions of higher education.

#job-market-trends

fromComputerworld

Higher education

Gen Z, millennials: A college degree is a waste of money and time

Workers, especially younger ones, feel degrees aren't necessary as employers adopt skills-based hiring over formal education.

fromForbes

Media industry

How To Get Hired Faster With Your Online Personal Brand In 2025

Employers now critically assess candidates' online presence before making hiring decisions.

A strong online personal brand is essential for job applicants in the competitive market.

Higher education

fromComputerworld

Gen Z, millennials: A college degree is a waste of money and time

Workers, especially younger ones, feel degrees aren't necessary as employers adopt skills-based hiring over formal education.

Media industry

fromForbes

How To Get Hired Faster With Your Online Personal Brand In 2025

Employers now critically assess candidates' online presence before making hiring decisions.

A strong online personal brand is essential for job applicants in the competitive market.

more#job-market-trends

Women in technology

fromTechRepublic

1 month ago

Game-Changing Hiring Approach for Women in Top-Level Management

Women make up nearly half of the global workforce but only a small fraction holds top management positions.

Degree requirements are holding back company profits and a roaring economy, experts say

Hiring based on skills over degree requirements can greatly enhance workforce diversity and tap into a vast pool of untapped talent.

Miscellaneous

Job interviews are often full of biases. Here's how to hire the best person

Skilled-based hiring improves job matching and broadens candidate pool.

Miscellaneous

fromFortune

6 months ago

Degree requirements are holding back company profits and a roaring economy, experts say

Hiring based on skills over degree requirements can greatly enhance workforce diversity and tap into a vast pool of untapped talent.

Miscellaneous

Job interviews are often full of biases. Here's how to hire the best person

Skilled-based hiring improves job matching and broadens candidate pool.

more#talent-acquisition

Artificial intelligence

fromBusiness Insider

Leaders from IBM, Accenture, Mastercard, and more share their top 3 predictions for how the workplace will evolve in 2025

AI adoption and skills-focused hiring will significantly shape the workforce in 2025, highlighting the challenges for smaller companies in executing these changes.

Artificial intelligence

fromComputerworld

Execs are prioritizing skills over degrees - and hiring freelancers to fill gaps

Organizations are prioritizing freelancers over full-time employees due to skills shortages, especially in AI and big data analytics.

Skills-based hiring is growing; 80% of executives emphasize skills over degrees in the hiring process.

Freelancers are viewed as essential for maintaining competitive advantage in tech industries.

fromZDNET

Miscellaneous

6 ways continuous learning can advance your career

Continuous learning is essential for personal and professional growth, especially in today's rapidly changing job market.

fromBusiness Insider

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

The 'halo effect' is compelling but can be risky for both employers and job seekers

The 'halo effect' can mislead hiring decisions by overvaluing candidates from prestigious backgrounds.

Bias in hiring can sideline truly qualified candidates, impacting diversity and productivity.

Employers are encouraged to shift focus toward skills and behaviors for better hiring outcomes.

DevOps

6 months ago

Job interviews are changing. Here are five strategies to ace the skills-based interview

The job interview process is evolving from traditional methods to skill-based assessments, emphasizing concrete accomplishments over degrees.