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Skills-first hiring strategies gain traction among employers, new research finds

by Todd Humber February 13, 2026

written by Todd Humber February 13, 2026

More than one-third of organizations now regularly use skills-first hiring strategies that prioritize demonstrated abilities over traditional education credentials, according to new research released this week by SHRM Foundation. The report, titled The Skills-First Movement: Redefining How Organizat...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

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