If you’re an HR, talent acquisition, or workforce management leader, you’ll never again be able to escape the word “skills.” This is not an extreme thought leadership concept, nor is it one of those Future-Of-Work-Exchange-Hypes-An-Idea aspects of our industry…it’s just the hard truth of being an executive leader in 2025.
Skills are the lifeblood of the contemporary organization. It’s so true. Innovation, competition, progression, evolution, success, revenue, sales, business development…name one other corporate attribute that is linked to all of these?
Right…it’s all skills.
Furthermore, let’s discuss the hyper-relevant, top-of-mind strategies that are dominating the HR, extended workforce, talent acquisition, and recruitment arenas. Which concept stands out above all of the others?
Right…skills-based hiring.
According to Ardent Partners and Future of Work Exchange research, over the past 18 months, nearly 75% of organizations have prioritized skills in how they recruit and hire both traditional, full-time talent and contingent labor.
Skills-based hiring is revolutionizing how organizations acquire talent, shifting the focus from traditional credentials to demonstrated capabilities.
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