Let’s stop asking for degrees in recruitment.
Santander recently announced that they would remove the requirement for a 2:1 degree from its graduate scheme, and is apparently the only bank to allow graduates with a third-class degree.
I would go beyond that and ask why degrees are necessary at all.
Maybe graduate schemes should be changed to simply employ the brightest and the best, whether or not they have a degree.
Join 20,000+ professionals receiving workplace tips, leadership insights, and exclusive offers.
Since 1985, Happy has been providing great solutions to help people thrive at work. Be the first to hear about free resources, events, and training opportunities that make work more joyful and productive.
3rd Floor
Robert Dolan House, 9 Alie Street
London E1 8DE
United Kingdom
Save the date for next year's conference on Thursday 12th June 2025,
Build your Excel skills from beginner to expert. Perfect for mastering data analysis and visualization.
Outline the 10 core principles for a happy workplace. It has since helped thousands of leaders build trust-driven, empowered teams.
