American Student Assistance’s Post

With a focus on finding the right person for the job by concentrating on their abilities rather than qualifications, skills-based hiring is about who can do the work well—and who has the potential with the right learning and development program—), not who looks good on paper. Yet, research from American Student Assistance shows that despite a strong majority (81%) of employers saying they should prioritize skills and not degrees, many organizations struggle to translate this intent into action. Take a break for a quick read on the bottom line explanation to a skills-first approach as the future of talent acquisition. #SkillsFirst #TalentAcquisition #HR #SkillsBasedHiring #DEIatWork #SkillsGap #HumanResources #DEIB