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Why Skills-Based Hiring Beats Degree Requirements
Episode 29 of Hiring & Firing with Fexingo explores why more employers are dropping degree requirements and shifting to skills-based assessments. Lucas and Luna examine the data behind this trend—including a 2024 Harvard Business School study showing that skills-based hires are 40% more likely to stay past two years—and discuss real-world examples from companies like IBM and Google. They break down the practical steps for building a skills-first hiring process, the risks of getting it wrong, and why this shift matters for both employers and job seekers. If you've ever wondered whether a…
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