Zoho co-founder advocates for skill-based hiring over degrees

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Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu announced the company will no longer require college degrees for jobs, prioritizing skills instead, sparking debate. Vembu cited a trend in the US where students skip college and employers hire based on ability, suggesting this reduces student debt and fosters financial independence. The proposal received mixed reactions, with some supporting a skill-first approach while others raised concerns about potential societal impacts and the maturity of young workers.


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