In this episode, I'm your host Chiraz, i'll be breaks down why the 2026 hiring market is facing a structural talent mismatch—and how forward-thinking companies are solving it by expanding who they hire, not competing for scarcity. 🔍 In this episode, you’ll learn:
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why 75% of employers report ongoing skills gaps
• How skills-based hiring outperforms degree-based filtering
• The blue-collar renaissance driven by data centers & clean energy
• Why second-chance hiring delivers higher retention
• How upskilling partnerships future-proof the workforce