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# Recruiting to Retention: The Emerging Role of Digital Credentials in the World of Work
Credly's CEO, Jonathan Finkelstein, recently authored an article on the RSA. In it, Jonathan shares his unique perspective on how digital credentials help bridge the gap between traditonal learning, and skills-based hiring.
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Credly's CEO, Jonathan Finkelstein, recently authored an article on the RSA. In it, Jonathan shares his unique perspective on how [digital credentials](https://learn.credly.com/blog/digital-badges-explained-what-why-how-and-when) help bridge the gap between traditional learning, and skills-based hiring.
> The move toward skills-based hiring is being enabled by a growing number of education providers, including traditional colleges and universities, that are leading the charge, issuing badges that recognize not just courses and credits, but the skills embedded within academic programs.
Read the full article [here](https://www.thersa.org/discover/publications-and-articles/rsa-blogs/2018/10/recruiting-to-retention-the-emerging-role-of-digital-credentials-in-the-world-of-work).
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