77% of UK employers adopt skills testing as economic and AI pressures reshape hiring
As employers grapple with economic uncertainty, rising costs, and the impact of automation, a new report from talent discovery platform TestGorilla finds that more employers are turning to skills-first hiring. The State of Skills-Based Hiring 2025 shows that 77% of UK employers now use skills tests to evaluate candidates, with the same proportion saying these tests outperform CVs in predicting job success. Meanwhile, half have removed degree requirements from roles—a 28% increase from last year.
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