'Alternative credentials' taking on more importance in the workplace - Joel Cranc, Benefits Pro

However, U.S. workers are turning to alternative credentials as a way to enhance and demonstrate skills and work readiness, according to a new report from the Society of HR Management (SHRM), The Rise of Alternative Credentials in Hiring. Nearly half (45%) of workers say they have some form of alternative credential and for those who don’t have one, 49% are considering earning one. Alternative credentials are defined as micro-credentials, industry or professional certification, acknowledgment of apprenticeship, or badging that indicates one’s competencies and skills within a particular field. They do not include traditional academic degrees or required occupational licensures.

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