{"id":82842,"date":"2022-09-21T18:34:15","date_gmt":"2022-09-21T22:34:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/danielschristian.com\/learning-ecosystems\/?p=82842"},"modified":"2022-09-21T18:34:15","modified_gmt":"2022-09-21T22:34:15","slug":"3-pitfalls-to-avoid-in-shift-to-skills-based-hiring-training-mcnamee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/danielschristian.com\/learning-ecosystems\/2022\/09\/21\/3-pitfalls-to-avoid-in-shift-to-skills-based-hiring-training-mcnamee\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Pitfalls to Avoid in Shift to Skills-Based Hiring, Training [McNamee]"},"content":{"rendered":"

3 Pitfalls to Avoid in Shift to Skills-Based Hiring, Training<\/strong><\/a> — from by Lynne McNamee<\/p>\n

Excerpts:<\/em><\/p>\n

Since the pandemic many organizations have explored a shift in hiring and people development, moving from emphasizing candidates\u2019 formal degrees to focusing on specific skills development and certifications.<\/p>\n

With the dramatic increase in the average cost of a college degree in the USA\u2014average per-student annual cost is now above $35,000\u2014it 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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\nWhile it\u2019s easy to become enthusiastic about the potential benefits of focusing on specific, needed skills, it\u2019s also prudent to be aware of potential pitfalls\u2014and explore intentional processes and checks that can help learning leaders avoid these three common unintended consequences.<\/p>\n

Speaking of skills, also see:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

State of Global Skills 2022: Investing in Skills Development<\/strong><\/a> — from coursera.org<\/p>\n

Watch the webinar on-demand to learn:\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n