If you are committed to finding the best talent to build the highest-performing teams, remember this truth: jobs require skills, not degrees.

Job description laziness is holding back the skills-based hiring movement. Image created by DALL-E for Brandon Busteed. There has been a growing movement to recognize the value of skills in the ...

Walmart scraps degree requirements for some corporate jobs The move reflects a broader focus on skills among employers nationwide. Published Sept. 29, 2023 ...

A new study shows employers are ending college degree requirements for many job openings, focusing instead on skills, experience, and personality traits. The sea change opens up tech jobs to a ...

Job seekers say there’s a training gap — not a skills gap Candidates said hiring managers need to be more realistic about qualifications and increase investments in L&D. Published June 3, 2025 ...

Not every job needs a college degree. That may sound like a revelation to some, but many employers are rethinking degree requirements for certain positions.

Job adverts that don't list a degree requirement have increased by 90% in the UK, LinkedIn says. Recruiters are focusing more on skills-based hiring rather than degrees or qualifications.