The premise that education equals competence—and that more education equals better skills—is problematic. Increasingly, they are replacing their current hiring strategies—based on degrees and certifications—with competency-based selection and more wight given to life experiences. New Jobs Equal New Education Pathways No-college-required jobs aren't exclusive to the technology sector, either. Education has long been the currency of work opportunities. MORE

Even though struggles like mine and those around equal opportunities at work are still common for women, the good news is that in the past few years I have seen companies push for meaningful change when it comes to gender diversity and equality. Here are five that stand out, and we welcome you to join us on social if you want to share how your company pushes for gender equality: 1. Iceland’s new equal pay law makes the gender pay gap illegal. Diversity MORE

In a survey by XpertHR , 52% of employers said the CHRO is either partially or fully responsible for managing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Only in 11% of cases, there is an appointed Chief Diversity Officer whose primary role is to oversee inclusion initiatives. MORE

However, the challenge of finding and growing new talent is now becoming as pressing of an issue in diverse ways. Effectively they’re working to change the pipeline of talent and by doing so will increase gender diversity. The post Prioritising Diversity appeared first on HRO Today. MORE

However, the challenge of finding and growing new talent is now becoming as pressing of an issue in diverse ways. Effectively they’re working to change the pipeline of talent and by doing so will increase gender diversity. The post Prioritising Diversity appeared first on HRO Today. MORE

" The origins of the "Fantastic Four" can be traced back to 1982 when John Warnock and Chuck Geschke conceived the company on a plank of honesty, trust, and a belief in treating everyone equally and with respect. Moving forward, that goal is 5 million by 2025. MORE

Sandeep is a constant learner with Interests & Certifications in AI, Future of Work & Digital Transformation & is currently based in Singapore. He currently heads HR for Singapore headquartered IT / ITES company, Optimum Solutions. What Happens to HR in 2025? MORE

There is progress towards Goal 2025 in which 60 percent of American having a degree, certificate or another credential. The progress towards Goal 2025 isn’t equal across the population. The increases in completion rates mean that more people are earning higher education degrees or certificates. As a best practice businesses can use their tuition assistance policies to ensure that students have equal access to education. MORE

million individuals and over 93,000 businesses; it has operations in all 50 states, falls under the jurisdiction of 19 different unions, with 1,300 schools devoted to issuing certificates and terminal degrees in the field, and pays out $177 billion in annual wages. 3 minute read . The U.S. MORE

#MeToo Movement Sheds Light on Gender Diversity Gaps In Employer Brands. With more than 73% of global firms indicating that they have an equal-opportunity policy. plans will never achieve true gender diversity. markets,” a total of $28 trillion would be added to the global economy by 2025. As you can see, there is good reason that diversity is on the top of the priority list for. Paid Less Than Peers for Equal or Greater Work. MORE