Kellogg’s has announced that having a degree will no longer be a requirement for most jobs at the company.
The cereal and snacks giant said the move was part of its drive to become a more inclusive employer by reducing barriers to a job and recognising that having a degree does not always reflect the contribution someone can make.
The change was trialled with the Field Sales team last autumn and is being rolled out to the wider business.
Sam Thornton, Kellogg’s sales director, said it was tough not going to university when friends were accepting places.
He started working on the shop floor in a local supermarket before going on a management training programme.
“People are surprised to hear I haven’t got a degree and assume I must have gone to university,” he said.
“It’s always stood out to me how many companies still ask for a degree as part of job requirements, so it’s amazing to see Kellogg remove that barrier.”
