Employers want competence. Don’t blame them (which was the argument) for increased college prices. It’s not their fault.
MeanMrMustard ....
I think Human Resource (HR) Managers want to protect their butts when hiring. If they hire a person with less than the "perceived educational standards" for the position and the person is not up to expectations, the HR person is the one who has the most skin to lose.
If an HR Manager hires a "qualified" person for the position and the person does not work out, it is typically not the fault of the HR Manager.
Rub a Dub