The 4 hour work week is an interesting and educational book, even for those who would not choose to work only half a day each week. It pushes you to think about different ways to get your job done and to think differently about which activities you keep inside and which you push to others. And at the same time think differently about careers, yours and that of other workers in your company.
Skills First
In the ever-evolving landscape of business, one truth remains constant: a company is only as strong as its workforce. This is where skills-first hiring and promoting come to the forefront, offering a means to fill positions and a catalyst for driving your company’s growth. When you strategically hire for skills, you open doors to enhanced innovation, heightened productivity, and an overall surge in business success.
Skill Definitions
Determining the skills for each role is a critical first step in building an adaptive workforce. These definitions are the foundation for your job descriptions, job postings, career pathways, and workforce development programs, all of which provide the platform for implementing a skills-first hiring and promotion program.
Skills Assessments
Skills assessments are crucial to the skills-based hiring process. They are the litmus test that helps employers determine if a candidate’s abilities align with the role’s requirements. Yet evaluating technical skills alone is not enough.
You must embrace a holistic approach to skills assessments to find the perfect fit for your team.