New research shows many labor markets face a skills mismatch, not a talent shortage. And in the 'messy middle' of the AI transformation, that mismatch will be harder for leaders, workers and hiring managers to ignore as they build future-ready teams. To compete, companies will need to focus less on classic degrees and more on skills-based hiring to ensure worker capabilities reflect what rapidly evolving roles require. In this episode, Maria Flynn, CEO of non-profit Jobs for the Future, explains why education and workforce systems built for the past are struggling to keep pace with AI-era job shifts requiring changes in how workers are trained, assessed and tested.
Jobs and the Future of Work
How can new graduates prepare for the workplace as AI replaces entry-level jobs
