Beyond the degree, skill-first hiring has become the new year's resolution for HR agencies
Introduction: As we switch to the new year 2026, it has become the prime time for the emerging landscape of the employment market in Gujarat. For decades, degrees and academic credentials have served as the primary qualification for employees to serve their employers. However, according to a recent survey conducted by the excellent HR agency Quarec Resources Pvt. LTD., which has served as the workforce partner in Gujarat for decades and understands that the employment market in 2026 has emerged to follow the pathway towards skill-first hiring. There was a time when bachelor's and master's certificates were the golden ticket for employees, but it has often been seen that a chasm has developed between theoretical value and practical approaches. Degrees Are Losing Power: Why HR Agencies Are Betting Big on Skills in 2026 The rise of skills as signals, not a checklist: In 2026, the skills will no longer be treated as side items. They are the crown of your resume. The more skills y...