HR.com has announced the winners of the 2026 Best Talent Assessment and Screening awards, honoring tools that improve hiring decisions and help organizations identify top talent. The awards, part of HR.com's ongoing recognition of excellence in human resources, highlight innovations in behavioral assessments and identity verification.
Infor Talent Science was named Best Talent Assessment Platform for its AI-powered behavioral assessments that help organizations advance hiring, coaching, and retention. The platform reduces turnover, improves hiring outcomes, strengthens leadership, and enhances team dynamics, setting a new standard for data-driven workforce decisions. More information about Infor Talent Science can be found at Infor.
First Advantage Corporation received the Most Innovative Screening Technology award for its identity-first solution that addresses hiring fraud by verifying candidate identities at the start of the hiring process. Its multi-layered approach combines biometrics, document checks, AI, and real-time intelligence to enhance screening accuracy, reduce risk, and accelerate hiring. Details on this solution are available at First Advantage.
“Talent assessment and screening are essential for building high-performing, resilient organizations,” said Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com. “These award-winning solutions enhance hiring outcomes and help HR leaders make faster, data-driven talent decisions at every level.”
The awards are part of HR.com's broader recognition program, which includes categories across various HR disciplines. For a full list of winners, visit HR.com Awards.
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