Why Skills-Based Hiring Pays Off - And How to Do It Right

Hiring for Experience is Out - Hiring for Skills is In

Today’s talent market demands more than resumes and degrees. It demands proof of ability.

That’s why companies are shifting toward skills-based hiring—and seeing serious returns.
But here’s the catch: hiring based on skills requires the right tools and the right strategy.

That’s where a two-part system comes in:
🔹 Eleserv for pre-hire skill validation
🔹 SkillDirector for post-hire development and growth

Together, it’s a full-circle approach to building smarter teams—and better ROI.

Skills-Based Hiring is a Game-Changer (Here's the Proof)

  • 90% of companies say hiring for skills instead of degrees leads to better performance
    Forbes, 2024

  • 78% of employers using skills-based hiring report lower overall hiring costs
    TestGorilla, 2024

  • Organizations that use skill assessments during hiring are 24% more likely to place the right person in the right role
    SHRM, 2023

  • Skills-based hiring improves diversity outcomes in 90% of companies
    Harvard Business Review

Before You Hire: Validate Skills with Eleserv

Most bad hires aren’t cultural—they’re capability mismatches.

That’s why SkillDirector partners with Eleserv, a leader in pre-hire skills assessments that help companies:

✅ Filter out unqualified candidates early
✅ Validate hands-on abilities, not just interview polish
✅ Reduce bias with skills-based hiring
✅ Save time and money by hiring right the first time

Eleserv gives you confidence from day one.

After You Hire: Develop Talent with SkillDirector

Once you bring someone on board, don’t stop there.
SkillDirector enables you to:

  • Immediately assess current skill levels

  • Deliver personalized development paths

  • Identify future skill needs and close gaps fast

  • Track progress and impact at the individual and organizational level

It’s not just about hiring smarter—it’s about developing deeper.

What Leaders Are Saying

“Skills-based hiring expands your talent pool and reduces time-to-productivity.”
Harvard Business Review

“Pre-hire assessments and post-hire development should be part of the same ecosystem.”
Josh Bersin

The Talent Formula That Delivers ROI

The data is in:

✔ Validate before hiring
✔ Develop after hiring
✔ Track everything

Together, Eleserv and SkillDirector deliver a complete solution for building a future-ready workforce.

Want to spend less on hiring, reduce attrition, and build stronger teams?
Start with skills. And start with the right partners.

Kelly Painter