
Skills Crisis: Are Job Titles Now Worthless?
Skills Crisis: Are Job Titles Now Worthless?
A new Wharton-Accenture Skills Index (WAsX) study of over 150 million U.S. profiles and 100 million job postings reveals a growing skills mismatch, where workers emphasize general skills while employers seek specialized expertise. This "skills mismatch economy" creates a signaling gap, potentially impacting hiring and productivity as traditional job titles become less indicative of actual capabilities. The study highlights a structural imbalance in the labor market, signaling a need for better alignment between worker skills and employer demands.































