The best candidate may not be the one who checks every box.
As organizations compete for talent, many hiring processes still prioritize credentials, years of experience, and industry backgrounds over the qualities that truly predict success. In this practical, thought-provoking webinar, we’ll explore skills-first hiring, competency-based interviewing, and how to identify candidates with the capability, capacity, and commitment to thrive. Discover how to move beyond the search for the elusive “purple squirrel” and build a hiring strategy that uncovers exceptional talent hiding in plain sight.
You’ll learn:
- What skills-first hiring means
- How to identify the competencies that predict success
- Ways to evaluate potential and learning agility
- What to train for versus what to hire for
- Practical tools you can use in your next hiring process
This session is accredited for one (1) SHRM recertification credit hour.
Speaker Bio:
Peggy Hogan, SHRM-SCP, CPCC, is Purple Ink’s Vice President of Coaching Services. She is passionate about helping organizations be more effective at sourcing and retaining top talent. Peggy sits on IndySHRM’s Board of Directors as Chair of Workforce Development and was named the HR Indiana SHRM Professional of the Year in 2020. She is a co-author of The JoyPowered® Team.


