The Future of Skills-Based Hiring & Talent Development

Skills-based hiring is no longer a trend—it’s a necessity. Many companies are moving from traditional degree-based hiring to a model prioritizing verified, job-ready skills. However, implementing skills-based hiring and developing a workforce capable of adapting to new challenges comes with significant obstacles.

Glider AI is now available on SAP® Store, fully integrated with SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting and SAP SuccessFactors Learning to help organizations embrace skills-based hiring and skills development within their existing HR ecosystem.

Satish Kumar, CEO and Co-Founder of Glider AI, shares: “We’re revolutionizing talent acquisition and skills development within SAP by making it objective, efficient, and scalable. Combining AI and automation with real-world assessments and interviews ensures companies hire quality talent and develop skills that drive business growth.”

The Rise of Skills-Based Hiring

Data shows that skills-based hiring is driving better hiring outcomes:

• 65% of employers have implemented skills-based hiring for entry-level roles. (NACE)
• 90% of companies report better hires based on skills assessments rather than degrees. (Forbes)

By prioritizing validated skills over traditional credentials, companies improve hiring accuracy, reduce turnover, and create diverse, high-performing teams.

The Importance of Skills Development for Employees

A company’s ability to compete and innovate depends on its workforce. Investing in ongoing skills development ensures employees stay competent and engaged while enabling the business to adapt to shifting market needs.

The Impact of Upskilling and Reskilling Programs is Clear:

• 41% of workers have successfully bridged skill gaps through continuous training. (Deel)
• 94% of employees would stay longer at a company that invests in their learning and development. (Shortlister)
• Leadership training has been shown to increase learning capacity by 25% and improve performance by 20%. (ClearCompany)

Companies that integrate continuous learning into their workforce strategies create a culture of innovation, reduce employee turnover, and ensure long-term business success. The Glider AI + SAP SuccessFactors integration makes this possible by helping organizations assess skills, track progress, and develop employees with objective, real-world skill validation.

The Challenges of Skills-Based Hiring & Skills Development

Despite the benefits, organizations still face many roadblocks when it comes to skills-based hiring and employee skills development:

• Lack of Reliable Skills Validation – Many companies struggle to accurately assess whether candidates or employees truly have the skills required for a role. Resumes and self-reported skills are often misleading, leading to costly hiring and promotion mistakes.
• Time-Consuming Hiring & Development Processes – Recruiters, L&D teams, and managers spend excessive time screening candidates and evaluating employee training programs without a clear way to measure effectiveness.
• Skills Gaps & Rapid Workforce Evolution – 44% of core job skills are expected to change in the next five years, and 60% of employees will require retraining by 2027 (World Economic Forum). Businesses need smarter, scalable solutions to stay ahead.
• Fraud & Integrity Issues in Hiring – Remote hiring and digital assessments have led to a rise in candidate fraud. Employers need stronger identity verification and proctoring solutions to ensure fair and valid hiring decisions.
• Disjointed HR Tech Stacks – Many organizations use multiple, disconnected tools for hiring, assessments, and training, creating inefficiencies and data silos that limit strategic workforce planning.

How the Glider AI + SAP SuccessFactors Integration Solves These Challenges

• AI-Powered Skill Validation – Glider AI provides interactive, real-world skill assessments that test candidates and employees in actual job scenarios. This ensures objective, data-backed hiring and workforce development decisions.
• Automated, Scalable Hiring & Learning Workflows – AI-guided interviews, auto-generated screening questions, and instant interview scorecards streamline hiring, while integrated skills benchmarking simplifies upskilling.
• Seamless Upskilling & Reskilling – The integration with SAP SuccessFactors Learning allows companies to track skill mastery, identify gaps, and provide targeted training to employees, ensuring they stay ahead in a rapidly changing job market.
• Fraud Prevention & Risk Reduction – AI proctoring, ID verification, and behavioral fraud detection ensure hiring integrity, protecting companies from dishonest candidates.
• One Unified HR Ecosystem – By integrating Glider AI’s skills validation with SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting & Learning, organizations can connect hiring, training, and workforce planning, ensuring better talent decisions and stronger business outcomes.

A Smarter Way to Hire & Develop Talent

The Glider AI + SAP SuccessFactors integration empowers HR, TA, and Talent Management teams to move beyond outdated hiring practices and instead, make data-driven decisions that build a stronger workforce.

• Already a Glider AI customer and use SAP SuccessFactors? Contact your Glider AI account manager to get started with the integration.
• Are you an SAP SuccessFactors customer? Get started with a 3-month starter package that includes unlimited users, 100 skill assessments, and 100 interviews per month—available now on SAP Store!

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