Stuart Blythe teaches writing courses at Michigan State University that are officially listed as in-person only. But he makes it clear to students that they are welcome to join any class session remotely via Zoom.

It’s a practice Blythe started at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, he's continuing to embrace the "HyFlex" teaching practice. Will more professors and schools follow suit? And how much flexibility is best to balance the convenience of remote learning and high-quality teaching?

It was 2020, and Meredith Bryant found herself working from home due to COVID-19. After establishing a career in marketing for eight years, she says she needed something more—a sense of purpose.

She ultimately discovered her purpose in teaching. Bryant is now putting her newfound passion to good use by helping students start their careers as entrepreneurs.

Recognizing that skills-based hiring can unlock massive new talent pipelines, companies from Apple to IBM to Accenture are recruiting and hiring based on skills over pedigree. 

But while skills-based hiring can play a powerful role in helping businesses access untapped talent pools, it is just the beginning, say experts. Ensuring those workers succeed means providing training, coaching, and continuous support.