Tara joined Hootsuite in 2020 as VP People, and was announced as Hootsuite’s first Chief People and Diversity Officer later the same year. Tara leads Hootsuite’s employee experience and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives across the organization globally. Tara has more than 15 years experience working in all aspects of Human resources in SaaS, technology and services companies.
While some believe non-traditional credentials can replace higher education, many providers are partnering with universities.
The delta between the philosophy and ideas that are taught in higher education and the reality of the digital skills gap [forces employers] to catch up when they bring people in that have that gap. Ultimately, the more we can do up front to train people, I think, the better.