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Skills-First Hiring at IBM

By: Boris Groysberg and Sarah Mehta
  • Format:Print
  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:32
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Abstract

This case reviews IBM’s efforts to widen its hiring funnel and broaden its talent pool.

Keywords

Competency and Skills; Experience and Expertise; Talent and Talent Management; Human Resources; Employees; Recruitment; Retention; Selection and Staffing; Jobs and Positions; Job Design and Levels; Job Interviews; Society; Social Issues; Technology Industry; United States; New York (city, NY)

Citation

Groysberg, Boris, and Sarah Mehta. "Skills-First Hiring at IBM." Harvard Business School Case 422-013, March 2022.
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Boris Groysberg

Organizational Behavior
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