by Jorine van Egmond | May 10, 2021 | Companies, Higher Education Institutions, Recruitment / HR, Research Study
This research of the Northeastern University, USA, is based upon a Survey on the Use and Value of Educational Credentials in Hiring. The report gives its findings in the interaction between the postsecondary education system and employers in North America. The report...
by Adi Nachman | May 10, 2021 | Article, collection, Companies, Employment-related learners, Global, Recruitment / HR, Research Study
A short post by IBM reviewing their successful implementation of Digital Badges in training programs. The post is looking at the value that Badges provided in learners’ engagement, skills development and sales competency, as well as other business areas, often...
by Susan Simonsen | May 10, 2021 | collection, Companies, Formal education providers, Higher Education Institutions, Meta-Study, Recruitment / HR
This study examines which competencies are valued by employers when it comes to information literacy and whether any of these skills are difficult to represent through formal qualifications. It investigates whether there is interest among employers in using digital...
by Susan Simonsen | May 10, 2021 | collection, Companies, Employment-related learners, Formal education providers, Germany, Higher Education Institutions, Lifelong learners, National or regional government agencies, Recruitment / HR, Research Study
This working paper summarises results from five rounds of interviews with Employers, HR representatives, University Representatives, Open Badge Pioneers and European experts in the field of education and accreditation. The paper presents a thorough analysis of the...
by Susan Simonsen | May 10, 2021 | Article, collection, Companies, Formal education providers, Global
This article takes an example of digital / IT competence and examines the challenges involved in accurately reflecting the competencies needed for badge attainment and the issues in relating these skills to established assessment frameworks within the IT Industry. ...
