Beyond the Resume: Workforce Skills Executive Brief
With digital skills having a shorter half-life than ever before — some technical skills down to 2.5 years — the future of work demands a new approach to hiring and workforce planning.
Key Takeaways
- ✓ Résumés are often poor indicators of a person’s unique capabilities and potential.
- ✓ Experience isn’t a proxy for capability.
- ✓ Six in 10 workers will require training before 2027.
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