"Some 53% of employers say their organizations lack standardized hiring practices, according to the University of Phoenix report based on a survey of 2,000 U.S. hiring stakeholders and job seekers. That means no consistent criteria, evaluation frameworks, or interviewer training to support a meaningful shift toward skills-based hiring, the report found."
"One huge barrier: interviewer preparedness. Hiring decisions are often made by non-HR employees, yet nearly one in five receive no interview training, according to the study. It's a pretty high risk thing to not train someone to do an interview because a lot of things can go wrong."
"Without structured evaluation frameworks or proper training, interviews can quickly drift toward subjective—and potentially biased—judgements. Interviewers may favor candidates who share their alma mater or communication style, mistaking familiarity for fit."
Skills-based hiring has become a major HR focus, yet many organizations struggle with implementation. A University of Phoenix study found 53% of employers lack standardized hiring practices, including consistent criteria, evaluation frameworks, and interviewer training. A critical barrier is interviewer preparedness—nearly one in five interviewers receive no training, increasing risks of biased decisions. Without structured frameworks, interviews become subjective, with interviewers favoring candidates based on familiarity rather than actual skills. To succeed, organizations must define required skills and proficiency levels for frequently filled roles, crowdsource input from current employees, and establish quantifiable measurement methods beyond self-assessments.
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