New OneTen Case Study Highlights Cisco's Skills-First Hiring Model as a Powerful Blueprint for Companies
Cisco (CSCO) and OneTen released a case study highlighting Cisco's successful transition to a skills-first hiring model since joining OneTen in 2021. The study showcases how Cisco moved from traditional degree-based hiring to focusing on competencies and experience, achieving a 96% retention rate among skills-first hires. The initiative aims to create career opportunities for talent without four-year degrees, particularly focusing on Black talent. The case study outlines key success factors including clear vision setting, leadership empowerment, secured budget, hiring manager partnerships, and talent support through a cohort model.
Cisco (CSCO) e OneTen hanno rilasciato uno studio di caso che evidenzia la riuscita transizione di Cisco verso un modello di assunzione basato sulle competenze dall'ingresso in OneTen nel 2021. Lo studio mostra come Cisco sia passata da assunzioni tradizionali basate su titoli di studio a un'attenzione su competenze ed esperienza, raggiungendo un tasso di permanenza del 96% tra le assunzioni basate sulle competenze. L'iniziativa mira a creare opportunità di carriera per talenti privi di laurea quadriennale, con particolare attenzione ai talenti neri. Lo studio di caso delinea i fattori chiave del successo, tra cui una visione chiara, l'empowerment della leadership, un budget garantito, collaborazioni con i manager delle assunzioni e supporto ai talenti attraverso un modello di coorte.
Cisco (CSCO) y OneTen han publicado un estudio de caso que destaca la exitosa transición de Cisco a un modelo de contratación centrado en habilidades desde su incorporación a OneTen en 2021. El estudio muestra cómo Cisco pasó de una contratación tradicional basada en títulos a enfocarse en competencias y experiencia, logrando una tasa de retención del 96% entre las contrataciones centradas en habilidades. La iniciativa tiene como objetivo crear oportunidades de carrera para talentos sin un título universitario de cuatro años, con un enfoque particular en el talento negro. El estudio de caso describe los factores clave de éxito, incluyendo una visión clara, el empoderamiento del liderazgo, un presupuesto asegurado, asociaciones con gerentes de contratación y apoyo a los talentos a través de un modelo de cohorte.
시스코 (CSCO)와 원텐(OneTen)은 2021년 원텐에 합류한 이후 시스코의 성공적인 기술 중심 채용 모델 전환을 강조하는 사례 연구를 발표했습니다. 이 연구는 시스코가 전통적인 학위 기반 채용에서 역량과 경험에 초점을 맞추는 방식으로 변화하여 96%의 유지율을 달성한 과정을 보여줍니다. 이 이니셔티브는 4년제 대학 학위가 없는 인재들에게 경력 기회를 창출하는 것을 목표로 하며, 특히 흑인 인재에 초점을 맞추고 있습니다. 사례 연구는 명확한 비전 설정, 리더십 권한 부여, 예산 확보, 채용 관리자와의 파트너십, 집단 모델을 통한 인재 지원 등 주요 성공 요소를 설명합니다.
Cisco (CSCO) et OneTen ont publié une étude de cas mettant en lumière la transition réussie de Cisco vers un modèle d'embauche axé sur les compétences depuis son adhésion à OneTen en 2021. L'étude montre comment Cisco est passé d'un recrutement traditionnel basé sur les diplômes à une concentration sur les compétences et l'expérience, atteignant un taux de rétention de 96% parmi les nouvelles recrues axées sur les compétences. L'initiative vise à créer des opportunités de carrière pour des talents sans diplôme universitaire de quatre ans, en se concentrant particulièrement sur les talents noirs. L'étude de cas décrit les facteurs clés de succès, notamment la définition d'une vision claire, l'autonomisation du leadership, un budget sécurisé, des partenariats avec les gestionnaires d'embauche et un soutien aux talents par le biais d'un modèle de cohorte.
Cisco (CSCO) und OneTen haben eine Fallstudie veröffentlicht, die den erfolgreichen Wechsel von Cisco zu einem kompetenzbasierten Einstellungsmodell seit dem Beitritt zu OneTen im Jahr 2021 hervorhebt. Die Studie zeigt, wie Cisco von traditionellen, auf Abschlüssen basierenden Einstellungen zu einem Fokus auf Kompetenzen und Erfahrungen übergegangen ist und dabei eine 96%-Bindungsquote unter den kompetenzbasierten Neueinstellungen erreicht hat. Die Initiative zielt darauf ab, Karrierechancen für Talente ohne vierjährigen Abschluss zu schaffen, wobei insbesondere auf schwarze Talente geachtet wird. Die Fallstudie beschreibt die wichtigsten Erfolgsfaktoren, darunter eine klare Vision, Stärkung der Führung, gesicherte Budgets, Partnerschaften mit Einstellmanagern und Unterstützung von Talenten durch ein Kohortenmodell.
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In partnership with Cisco, OneTen offers an inside look at how the employer's skills-first talent management approach promotes measurable business impact, organizational agility, and inclusion
The case study illustrates Cisco's transformation after joining OneTen in 2021, shifting from traditional degree-based hiring to a skills-focused model that values competencies, experience, and potential, regardless of a candidate's educational credentials. Driven by the commitment to create equitable career pathways, Cisco's skills-first strategy has expanded the company's talent pipeline and demonstrated significant success in workforce retention. Cisco has also achieved an impressive
"We're proud that Cisco has joined the over 60 partner organizations in supporting OneTen and of the progress we've made as part of the coalition," says Chuck Robbins, Chair and CEO of Cisco. "Together, we aim to upskill, hire and advance Black talent, and others, without four-year degrees. We recognize this as an important step toward a more inclusive future."
"Cisco's unique, intentional approach to skills-first hiring exemplifies how businesses can unlock untapped talent, creating meaningful opportunities for those without four-year degrees while driving innovation and growth," says Debbie Dyson, CEO of OneTen. "We're proud to support Cisco in this journey."
"OneTen was one of our first initiatives to focus on skills-based hiring and it plays an instrumental role in how we build our workforce of the future," says Kelly Jones, SVP and Chief People Officer of Cisco." With OneTen, we're removing barriers and building meaningful career paths for Black talent, and others, at Cisco."
Key insights from the case study reveal that for skills-first hiring to be successful, employers should:
- Set a Clear Vision and Values: An established values-driven company, Cisco leadership examined its role in advancing workforce equity and addressing challenges for underrepresented employees. Together, they set a clear purpose for skills-first hiring: to build an agile workforce that was responsive to the company's business needs.
- Empower its Leaders: Cisco selected leaders with relevant personal and professional experience to guide its skills-first efforts, ensuring alignment with equity goals and fostering a culture where a four-year degree was no longer viewed as a determinant of success.
- Secure Budget and Buy-in: Cisco leadership centralized funding for its skills-first hiring program and conducted a comprehensive roadshow to build buy-in across senior leadership and hiring managers.
- Partner with Hiring Managers: Cisco's approach included comprehensive support for hiring managers, fostering the confidence to recruit based on skills and capabilities.
- Prioritize the Needs of New Talent: Through its "OneTen cohort" model, Cisco fostered a strong sense of community among new hires, contributing to their job satisfaction and integration into the organization.
- Measure Retention and Growth: Cisco tracked key metrics such as retention and promotions and monitored skills alignment to ensure hires had room to grow, adjusting placements as needed to avoid turnover.
Read the full report here: "Cisco's Skills-First Success: A Powerful Playbook for the Private Sector"
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