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Office Hours: Are Skills and Competencies More Important Than Degrees?

Cornerstone On Demand

But for most us, a college education remains extremely valuable, even in an economy that puts a high premium on the ability to acquire new skills. Take, for example, the 56 percent pay gap between college and high school graduates—the data shows that those who earn a college degree are able to secure significantly higher-paying jobs.

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Why You Shouldn't Overlook Candidates With an Alternative Education

Cornerstone On Demand

More students are pursuing higher education than ever before—but at a higher cost. WGU provides an education to students on unconventional learning paths and prepares them for the workforce in more practical ways. Often they live in rural areas, where educational access is poor and the education ethos less developed.

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4 Ways to Attract High Performing Talent

Employment Metrix

If you had to put a price tag on your top sales executive, how much would they be worth? As the Harvard Business Review notes, a high performer is estimated to have a 400% higher productivity level than the average performer. What about the web developer you struck gold with? Or, your all-star digital marketer?

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4 Key HR Trends in Higher Education

UKG

4 Key HR Trends in Higher Education heather.vanhou… Fri, 08/11/2023 - 13:06 Main Image Background Color Green Body Managing the complexities in the world of work can be challenging, especially in higher education where significant changes are happening in the workforce. Four HR trends in higher education 1.

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Discover 4 Use Cases for Applying AI to Your Recruiting Processes

This technology automates recruiting routines and facilitates natural conversations, resulting in higher productivity and a better candidate experience. Recruitment AI technology uncovers the most qualified candidates. Download the eBook to learn more!

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Why Higher Credentials on Job Apps Don't Promise Stronger Job Candidates

Cornerstone On Demand

Sure, setting a higher bar, in theory, isn't a bad idea. But education alone is a poor predictor of job success. In other words, "higher" isn't always "better." Whenever a new employee exceeds expectations, his experience, education and personality profile become the new template for all future hires.

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Join Us as We Dissect the Higher Education Technical Assistance Guide (TAG)

DCI Consulting

In October, the Office of Federal Contract and Compliance Programs (OFCCP) released, for the first time, a Technical Assistance Guide (TAG) to help educational institutions better understand their obligations under the equal employment opportunity laws enforced by the OFCCP.