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Talent Shortages & Credential Inflation

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Talent Shortages & Credential Inflation

Why We Should Not Focus on 'A' Players

Kevin Wheeler
Oct 6, 2021
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Talent Shortages & Credential Inflation

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One of the reasons for the talent shortage is the set of beliefs around what makes an exceptional employee or a so-called “A” player. For years high tech firms have only sought graduates of elite schools with high GPAs. Competition is high for these graduates, and salaries have been equally high.

This has spilled over to many other industries and has led…

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