HR tech firm, Cappfinity is working with New York Times best-selling author and 
workplace expert, Lindsey Pollak on a ground-breaking global research project 
exploring the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the graduating class of 2020 
and the future of graduate hiring.  

Based on expert opinion from talent acquisition leaders in the UK, US and APAC 
region, 2020 Strong will look at how the global pandemic is causing businesses 
to reshape their approach to graduate hiring, including shifts in on-campus 
recruiting and virtual hiring and investigating the impact on social mobility 
and diversity.

Cappfinity will be sharing their findings with employers of entry-level talent 
and university career services professionals through a range of digital content 
including a webinar series. 

The company also plans to support the Class of 2020 and other current college 
students to discover their strengths and explore potential future career paths 
by providing free a Strengths Profile including the digital Career Guide. The 
Guide recommends the top six industry sectors based on an individual's realized 
strengths, and top two sectors based on their unrealized strengths.

Cappfinity CEO, Dr Alex Linley spoke about the project,
"The employment landscape is constantly shifting, creating uncertainty for both 
employers and graduates. While the job market may not be thriving, now more 
than ever employers need top talent to tackle the challenges created by the 
pandemic. By accessing expert global insight from industry thought leaders and 
sharing our strengths expertise and tools, we hope to add value to both 
businesses and students to help them navigate their way through these 
unprecedented times."

Author and keynote speaker, Lindsey Pollak, added,
"There can be no doubt that the global Coronavirus pandemic is creating major 
challenges for both students seeking entry level jobs and internships, and 
businesses looking to secure high calibre graduates. I'm delighted to be 
working Cappfinity on 2020 Strong to support the Class of 2020. I believe it 
will provide much-needed, timely support for both employers and students. For a 
student looking to stand out in a competitive job market, being able to 
understand and showcase their strengths will be a distinct advantage, and the 
insight we can provide from industry thought leaders around the globe will help 
businesses to evolve hiring practices and secure the talent they need to 
future-proof their businesses."

Contact: Rachael Ramos, Cappfinity, rachael.ramos@cappfinity.com, +44 (0)7719 
986909

Source: Cappfinity