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Why skills-first hiring is the solution to the global talent shortage
By opting for a skills first approach, more career avenues offering higher pay become accessible to workers who are frequently overlooked by employers.
By opting for a skills first approach, more career avenues offering higher pay become accessible to workers who are frequently overlooked by employers.
A tight labour market and remote work could boost job prospects for employees from all backgrounds and benefit employers by widening their hiring options.
Research from LinkedIn suggests that in the US labour market, most people chose to remain within their own industry during the pandemic, seeking better jobs rather than moving to new indu...