Introducing MPOWER, a network that enables wide-scale implementation of a skills-based hiring approach to expand access and opportunity for diverse professionals.
Organizations want to build a more diverse workforce to maximize readiness for the future of work but face compounding challenges:
Massive demographic shifts due to a wave of retirements and an overreliance on degrees as a screening tool for hiring.
60% of U.S. workers do not have a 4-year degree. That number jumps to over 70% of black and brown workers. However, it is estimated that 4 million jobs can be re-credentialed to remove degree requirements to expand access to millions of workers and solve the impending U.S. talent crisis.
Support for employers to adopt a skills-first hiring approach to expand their talent pool and build a more diverse workforce. Career coaching, daily affirmations, and a professional network for diverse candidates to signal skills mastered from BOTH work and life to potential employers.
We are reframing the hiring process – from creating a community of candidates empowered to signal their skills to supporting employers to revolutionize their hiring process through a skills-first approach
M2N’s Founder and CEO, Eric Stanley has been named to this list in recognition of his commitment to building through trust with M2N’s team, members and corporate partners..
Leadership that builds commitment and respect, engagement and agency for employees is the key to building a future forward company with the ingredients to innovate.
Skills-based hiring puts a premium on sourcing and screening candidates based on their combination of specific professional and technical skills, rather than their years of experience or formal education.
“What an incredible experience to be introduced to some of the best and brightest students across the country” said Kristi Amendola, VP, Member Experience with Minority Moves Network.
“ It’s long overdue that we have a formal movement in place to provide services and opportunities for those who are under-represented. MPower is that movement. I am confident that MPower will advocate for diversity & inclusion in the workplace. The future of networking, career development, and talent acquisition is changing. MPower is a first of its kind with a mission for its members and corporate partners who want more out of the career and candidate experience. What’s transpiring within the virtual walls of M2N is a monumental and long-awaited shift in the talent and career landscape.”
Jill Lehman, SHRM-SCP Evolve HR Services