Employers need a solution to develop the pipeline of talent they need

We are sharing here some of the recent and interesting stories about Knod and the Education to Employment GAP in our blog:

• 21st century learning: guaranteed value. Some statistics about the disconnection between higher education institutions and the American public reflect that the 57% of prospective college students believe college is no longer worth the tuition it charges. Only 11% of business leaders strongly agreed that graduates have the necessary skills and competencies to succeed in the workplace. Read more…
• Hiring secrets: invest in your future workforce. There is a growing problem between education and employment. Universities aren’t providing the soft skills and real-world projects that future employees need to thrive at their dream job. So, which are the keys to find the best workforce? Read more…
• Wanted: qualified candidate. College degree not required. Many companies are starting to recognize the current education problems more and more, and aren’t including a college degree in their job requirements, for example, Google, Ernst & Young, CapGemini and also important institutions as the FBI. While standard job postings still ask for candidates’ degrees, these organizations demonstrate many employers are increasingly recognizing the degree’s insignificance. Read more…
• Six common communication mistakes entry-level employees make. Currently employers can partner with a talent development system to produce quality, ready to work candidates. This disruptive solution is Knod. A 21st century learning experience will prepare entry-level employees with the soft skills employers demand: communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and many others. These skills would help new hires landing in your organization avoid six relevant issues. Read more…