Skills-Based Hiring is a Mirage w/ Jason Putnam

In this episode, Joel and Chad interview Jason Putnam, Chief Revenue Officer at Plum, about the flaws of skills-based hiring and the future of work. They discuss the challenges of becoming a skills-based organization, the importance of soft skills in hiring and promotion decisions, and the need for clean and comprehensive data to drive talent management. They also touch on the role of credentialing and the potential demise of the traditional resume. Overall, the conversation explores the evolving landscape of talent acquisition and management in the face of rapid technological advancements.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Welcome

02:13 - The Flaws of Skills-Based Hiring

06:10 - The Challenges of Creating a Foundational Base for Skills-Based Hiring

09:24 - The Integration of Talent Acquisition and Talent Management

13:00 - The Importance of Transparency and Internal Mobility

15:09 - The Role of Credentialing and Ongoing Learning

24:28 - Optimism and Pessimism about the Future of Work

Keywords

skills-based hiring, future of work, soft skills, data, credentialing, resume, talent acquisition, talent management, AI, upskilling