What Companies Miss When They Require Degrees: A Conversation with OneTen’s Debbie Dyson

On this Episode of Great Minds: People & Culture, Ren Akinci speaks with Debbie Dyson, CEO of OneTen, about how the organization is helping employers break away from outdated hiring practices by removing four-year degree requirements and focusing on skills. They talk about what it really takes to drive change inside companies, how to get leadership aligned, and the role of upskilling and community partnerships in building long-term career paths. For anyone thinking seriously about equity, access, and the future of work, this conversation lays out the work that still needs to be done—and how to get there.