About This Book
Why Good People Can’t Get Jobs (2012) argues that the so-called “skills gap” stems more from employers’ hiring practices than from a lack of qualified workers. It shows how inflated requirements, rigid screening systems, and cuts to training create talent shortages, and outlines pragmatic fixes such as clearer job definitions, investing in training, and hiring for potential.
Who Should Read This?
- Frustrated hiring managers seeking practical talent fixes
- Data-minded recruiters optimizing screening and training
- Anyone exploring the roots of skills shortages
About the Author
Peter Cappelli is the George W. Taylor Professor of Management at the Wharton School, director of Wharton’s Center for Human Resources, and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research; his work has shaped thinking on hiring, training, and talent management in business and policy circles. His other best-selling books include Talent on Demand, Will College Pay Off?, and The Future of the Office.
