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Louisiana presents SHIFT to refocus hiring on competencies, not credentials
Summary
State presenters introduced SHIFT (Shaping How We Invest in Future Talent), a hiring initiative that emphasizes competencies and removes many traditional barriers—like pre-employment tests and degree requirements—to broaden access to state jobs.
Ashley Leger, introduced as the webinar's first presenter, said the State's SHIFT initiative is intended to align agencies around attracting and retaining a skilled workforce. "Our current initiative SHIFT stands for Shaping How We Invest in Future Talent," Leger said. She described SHIFT as a statewide effort to modernize hiring so agencies can meet current and future demands.
Leger detailed concrete changes under SHIFT meant to help applicants and agencies. She said pre-employment testing "is no longer a requirement for most of our jobs," and that "a college degree is not necessary for over 90 of our classified state job titles." The presenters emphasized clearer job postings and consideration of nontraditional experience to make qualifications more transparent and inclusive.
