Talent Pulse | 2025 Edition #1
Is the Paper Ceiling Holding Your Organization Back?
In today’s competitive job market, forward-thinking employers are re-evaluating the traditional college degree requirement. Discover why dropping degree requirements isn’t a risk, but a strategic move to attract top talent.
First, there was
degree inflation.
Employers wouldn't consider candidates without a degree.
Then, the talent shortage hit.
Employers started to consider candidates without degrees.
71%
of hiring managers report difficulty finding skilled talent
69%
of hiring managers
are prioritizing
soft skills
62%
of American workers
do not have
a 4-yr. degree
If you're on the fence about making the move...
Consider the repercussions of leaving a job open too long.
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Gaps in
Knowledge Transfer
Low
Morale
Inability
to Reach
Company Goals
Escalating
Costs
It might be time to rethink requirements.
If you drop the degree requirement you are
likely to receive many more applicants.
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