Sandra Loughlin

Sandra Loughlin, Chief Learning Scientist at EPAM Systems and an expert in learning science, shares invaluable insights on building a skills-based organization. She discusses EPAM's 30-year journey towards creating a future-ready workforce and debunks common myths about skills-based structures. Loughlin emphasizes the importance of clearly defining work roles before determining required skills and offers practical advice on selecting the right technology to support skills initiatives. She also highlights the significance of high-quality skills data for driving business impact.

Dr. Sandra Loughlin, Chief Learning Scientist at EPAM Systems, shares her expertise on people analytics and skills-based hiring. She dives into the fascinating connection between the human microbiome and mental health, even discussing innovative treatments like fecal transplants. The conversation also highlights the evolving landscape of skills-based hiring, emphasizing the importance of data in aligning skills with organizational needs. With humor, they touch on career perceptions, face-to-face interaction benefits, and the ethical dilemmas of employee monitoring.