I suspect that this data showing that generalists are in demand is geographically "lumpy". I have seen no evidence in in my country that organisations want anything other than specialists.
I suspect that this data showing that generalists are in demand is geographically "lumpy". I have seen no evidence in in my country that organisations want anything other than specialists.
I'd be shocked if it weren't, frankly. I also think it's just easier for HR folks to target specialists. Some of the work comparing broad and narrow education/training across countries has found that the long-term advantage of breadth is greater in countries with faster growing economies. Not to say that's a final word by any means, but just to note that, as you suggest, geographic variation is important.
I suspect that this data showing that generalists are in demand is geographically "lumpy". I have seen no evidence in in my country that organisations want anything other than specialists.
I'd be shocked if it weren't, frankly. I also think it's just easier for HR folks to target specialists. Some of the work comparing broad and narrow education/training across countries has found that the long-term advantage of breadth is greater in countries with faster growing economies. Not to say that's a final word by any means, but just to note that, as you suggest, geographic variation is important.