Workforce Workshop

Skills Over Degrees: How Skills-Based Hiring Is Redefining Work in 2025

Episode Summary

In this episode of the Workforce Workshop, I'm your host Chiraz Kelly explores one of the most game-changing trends in today’s workforce: skills-based hiring. As employers shift focus from degrees to real-world competencies, we're witnessing a major transformation in how companies recruit talent—and how job seekers prepare for success.

Episode Notes

Tune in to discover:

1. What skills-based hiring really means
2. Why it’s gaining momentum in 2025
3. How it's improving diversity, closing skill gaps, and enhancing retention
4. The rise of micro-credentials, AI tools, and internal mobility strategies
5. Challenges like bias in assessments and the overemphasis on technical skills
6. Actionable steps for employers and job seekers to stay ahead

Whether you’re an HR leader, hiring manager, or career-driven professional, this episode is packed with insights to help you navigate the future of hiring.

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