Industry intelligence for people leaders

ISSUE NO. 39 · WEEK 40, 2026

HR Leadership Weekly

Industry intelligence for people leaders

Section archive

Tag: Skills Infrastructure

  • January 2026 Skills-Based Hiring: Data from the First Wave of Adopters

    By January 2026, the first wave of companies that had fully implemented skills-based hiring programs was publishing results. The data showed meaningful improvements in hire quality, diversity, and retention — but also revealed the operational complexity of making the transition at scale.…

  • The November 2025 Skills Assessment Boom: How Companies Measured What Their Workforce Could Do

    By November 2025, the concept of the “skills-based organization” had moved from boardroom talking point to operational reality for many enterprises. The missing piece — comprehensive skills data — was being addressed through a wave of skills assessment initiatives launched across industries.…

  • November 2025 Skills-Based Organizations: Progress Report

    By November 2025, the skills-based organization (SBO) movement had moved from aspiration to implementation for many enterprises. The World Economic Forum reported that 74% of large enterprises had launched skills-based initiatives, up from 38% in 2023. But the data also revealed a…