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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.

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.

The Dead-End Policy That Harris and Trump Agree On

Eliminating college degree requirements won't significantly improve job opportunities for non-degree holders.
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Americans can get behind dropping degree requirements-but employers and hiring managers keep propping up the 'paper ceiling'

The 'paper ceiling' restricts skilled workers without degrees, necessitating changes in hiring practices to improve labor market equity.

Harris touts skills-based hiring for feds on the campaign trail

Kamala Harris advocates removing unnecessary degree requirements for federal jobs to boost employment opportunities for individuals without a four-year degree.

Americans can get behind dropping degree requirements-but employers and hiring managers keep propping up the 'paper ceiling'

The 'paper ceiling' restricts skilled workers without degrees, necessitating changes in hiring practices to improve labor market equity.

Harris touts skills-based hiring for feds on the campaign trail

Kamala Harris advocates removing unnecessary degree requirements for federal jobs to boost employment opportunities for individuals without a four-year degree.
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Most managers still can't resist degree requirements. 4 ways companies can help them embrace skills-based hiring

The reliance on degree requirements in hiring contradicts the need for diverse talent pools and limits opportunities for non-degreed individuals.

Is skills-based hiring just a fad?

The rise of generative AI is shifting the focus towards skills-based hiring, pushing organizations to reconsider their recruitment strategies.

Gen Z's wobbly path to the career ladder

A significant portion of 18-24 year olds had no income from wages in 2022, with youth mental health impacting workforce participation and mismatched job skills for degree holders.
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Workers With The Most Flexibility Rate Culture Highest, Employers Still Hire For Degrees And More

Employers are shifting towards skills-based hiring to improve diversity and address job shortages.
Despite the popularity of skills-based hiring, many companies are struggling to implement it effectively.

Employers still aren't hiring people without college degrees

Many companies have stopped mandating college degrees for jobs that don't require them in an effort to diversify applicant pools and address skilled worker shortages.
Despite this, a new report found that the number of workers without a degree hired for these roles only increased by an average of 3.5 percentage points.

Workers With The Most Flexibility Rate Culture Highest, Employers Still Hire For Degrees And More

Employers are shifting towards skills-based hiring to improve diversity and address job shortages.
Despite the popularity of skills-based hiring, many companies are struggling to implement it effectively.

Employers still aren't hiring people without college degrees

Many companies have stopped mandating college degrees for jobs that don't require them in an effort to diversify applicant pools and address skilled worker shortages.
Despite this, a new report found that the number of workers without a degree hired for these roles only increased by an average of 3.5 percentage points.
morediversity

4 top leadership takeaways from (almost) a year of Modern CEO

Finding and retaining the best talent is a top concern for CEOs.
Skills-based hiring and prioritizing abilities over degrees can expand the talent pool.
Breaking down barriers and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion is crucial in finding and keeping the best people.
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