3 Pitfalls to Avoid in Shift to Skills-Based Hiring, Training — from by Lynne McNamee
Excerpts:
Since the pandemic many organizations have explored a shift in hiring and people development, moving from emphasizing candidates’ formal degrees to focusing on specific skills development and certifications.
With the dramatic increase in the average cost of a college degree in the USA—average per-student annual cost is now above $35,000—it is clear that meeting staffing needs while also supporting DEI efforts requires that organizations consider an alternative to the traditional option of requiring a degree for most positions.
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While it’s easy to become enthusiastic about the potential benefits of focusing on specific, needed skills, it’s also prudent to be aware of potential pitfalls—and explore intentional processes and checks that can help learning leaders avoid these three common unintended consequences.
Speaking of skills, also see:
State of Global Skills 2022: Investing in Skills Development — from coursera.org
Watch the webinar on-demand to learn:
- How skills development has changed during the pandemic — and which changes are expected to last
- How countries around the world have enacted policies that develop a more skilled workforce
- Which are the most in-demand skills, and how to use regional and global skills data to drive strategic planning