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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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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