‘Degree creep’ evident in third of UK businesses but over half say such qualifications have been devalued

Home Learning College urges employers to recognise value of vocational qualifications‘Degree creep’ is causing employers to overlook valuable candidates, according to research conducted by distance learning specialist Home Learning College*. A survey of senior decision makers in UK businesses revealed that 32% have noticed degree creep in their industry – defined as an increasing number of graduate-only roles – despite only 26% saying that graduates make better employees. The survey revealed that 56% of business leaders strongly believe degrees have been devalued and do not guarantee high