In this Trending Topics episode, Sam and Lex discuss the pros and cons of a topic that sounds nice in theory, but may not be as practical as many would hope: skills-based hiring.

Throughout the conversation, we explore the reasons behind the shift in hiring practices - ranging from the changing value of college degrees, the impact of labor shortages, and rapidly-changing market conditions. There are so many reasons why skills-based hiring seems like a valid solution to so many problems, but what does it look like for recruiters to implement (and process-ize) this mentality?

This conversation explores the benefits, challenges, and potential solutions related to skills-based hiring - highlighting some of the advantages for both companies and workers and delving into the challenges of operationalizing it. As always, we'll deliver a critical eye, some alternative approaches, and some tactical takeaways - you don't want to miss it!