SKILLS OVER DEGREES: BUILDING TALENT & BOOSTING BUSINESS

No degree? No problem. As the workforce evolves, employers are rewriting the rules and creating new pathways for talent access and advancement. IBM’s skills-first approach prioritizes in-demand capabilities over credentials, with more than half of its U.S. roles now open to candidates without a bachelor’s degree. Meanwhile, the New York Jobs CEO Council—launched by JPMorgan Chase’s own Jamie Dimon—creates novel partnerships between 30 companies and educational institutions and has helped over 40,000 low-income New Yorkers land “family-sustaining” jobs. Learn about these different strategies and how to overcome obstacles to create a win/win for businesses and talent.