HR.com has announced the winners of the 2026 Best Talent Assessment and Screening awards, honoring tools that enhance hiring decisions and provide actionable insights for organizations. The awards, part of HR.com's ongoing recognition of excellence in human resources, were revealed on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
The Best Talent Assessment Platform award was given to Infor Talent Science. This AI-powered platform uses job-relevant behavioral assessments to advance hiring, coaching, and retention. By reducing turnover and improving hiring outcomes, Infor Talent Science sets a new standard for data-driven workforce decisions, helping organizations strengthen leadership and enhance team dynamics.
First Advantage Corporation received the Most Innovative Screening Technology award for its identity-first solution that addresses hiring fraud. The solution verifies candidate identities at the start of the hiring process using a multi-layered approach combining biometrics, document checks, AI, and real-time intelligence. This enhances screening accuracy, reduces risk, and accelerates hiring, establishing a new benchmark for secure talent verification.
“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 underscore the importance of leveraging technology to improve hiring processes. Infor Talent Science's focus on behavioral assessments helps companies match candidates to roles where they are likely to succeed, reducing costly turnover. Meanwhile, First Advantage's innovative approach to identity verification addresses a growing concern: hiring fraud, which can lead to security risks and financial losses.
For more information on the awards and to view all winners, visit HR.com Awards. HR.com, with over 2 million HR professionals relying on its resources, continues to provide industry-leading research, education, and networking opportunities. More details about HR.com can be found at HR.com.
