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The How and Why of Skills-Based Hiring

Acara Solutions

Here, we’ll explore the shift towards skills-based hiring, examine the benefits it offers to both employers and candidates, and provide practical tips to align with this changing landscape. Between 2017 and 2019, employers reduced degree requirements for 46 percent of middle-skill and 31 percent of high-skill positions.

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Recruiting Gen Z? This Diverse Generation Demands Workplace Diversity

Yello

The Pew Research Center is calling Gen Z the best educated and most ethnically diverse generation. According to their research , 62% believe increasing racial and ethnic diversity is good for society. Read on to find out what our Diversity in the Workplace Statistics Survey uncovered about Generation Z and diversity.

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4 Compelling Reasons to Choose Skills over Degrees

Vervoe

Skills-based hiring requires organizations to assess how they can accurately evaluate and measure roles to give candidates from all backgrounds a fair chance to prove their abilities. Generally, skills-based hiring looks at a candidate’s hard and soft skills through a skills-based assessment to determine their suitability for the role.

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Best Jobs in America 2019 & How to Hire for Them

Glassdoor for Employers

Glassdoor has announced its annual jobs report identifying the 50 Best Jobs in America for 2019. As a result, we’re seeing a spike in demand for highly-skilled workers in 2019,” said Glassdoor Economic Research Analyst Amanda Stansell. Prove That Your Company Values Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.

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Survey: Workplace Diversity Critical to Veteran Recruiting Programs

Yello

To compete for and win members of this valuable talent pool , employers need targeted veteran recruiting strategies that align with veteran’s preference about workplace diversity and recruiting. Read on to find out what our Diversity in the Workplace Statistics Survey uncovered about veteran’s unique perceptions and priorities.

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3 Ways Skills-Based Hiring Helps Combat the Gender Gap

Vervoe

This new form of hiring assesses competencies, skills, and talent over background, experience, and formal qualifications. . Consider the following statistics: In 2019, women made up the majority of college-educated workers at 50.2% , according to Pew Research Center. In 2019, women earned roughly 57% of bachelor’s degrees.

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Bowmans’ diversity and inclusion programme wins gold and bronze

Brandon Hall

Leading African law firm, Bowmans, today announced that it has won a coveted Brandon Hall Group Gold Award for excellence in diversity, equity and inclusion. The firm received the Best Learning Program that Supports and Promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award for its human-centric diversity and inclusion ( D&I ) architecture.