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HR Daily Advisor: Skills-based hiring is the future of talent acquisition

September 3, 2024

Skills-based hiring is the future of talent acquisition, according to Alicia O’Brien, SVP of innovation & customer success at WilsonHCG.

In an article she wrote for HR Daily Advisor, O’Brien said: “Ultimately, skills-based hiring isn’t just about finding the right people — it’s about fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.”

Whether it’s upskilling (adding new skills to an existing repertoire) or reskilling (acquiring entirely new skills for a different role), a culture of continuous learning can help your workforce stay agile and better navigate industry shifts.

O’Brien also explained how skills-based hiring furthers diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) by evaluating people based on skills and skills potential rather than education.

You can read the full article on HR Daily Advisor’s website.

About WilsonHCG

WilsonHCG is an award-winning, global leader in total talent solutions. Operating as a strategic partner, it helps some of the world’s most admired brands build comprehensive talent functions. With a global presence spanning more than 65 countries and six continents, WilsonHCG provides a full suite of configurable talent services including recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), executive search, contingent workforce solutions, talent consulting and talent intelligence.