HR.com, the largest network of HR professionals, has announced the winners of the 2026 Best Talent Assessment and Screening awards, honoring solutions that enhance hiring decisions and provide actionable insights for organizations. The awards were revealed on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, and recognize tools that help identify and engage top talent effectively.
The Best Talent Assessment Platform award was given to Infor Talent Science, an AI-powered behavioral assessment solution that advances hiring, coaching, and retention. By leveraging job-relevant assessments, the platform helps organizations reduce turnover, improve hiring outcomes, strengthen leadership, and enhance team dynamics. According to HR.com, Infor Talent Science sets a new standard for data-driven workforce decisions and elevates industry best practices.
The Most Innovative Screening Technology award was presented to First Advantage Corporation for its identity-first solution that addresses the growing challenge of 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, accelerates hiring, and sets a new standard for secure workforce decisions.
Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com, emphasized the importance of talent assessment and screening in building high-performing organizations. “These award-winning solutions enhance hiring outcomes and help HR leaders make faster, data-driven talent decisions at every level,” she said.
For a full list of award winners, visit HR.com Awards. HR.com, which serves over 2 million HR professionals, offers resources including industry studies, professional education, webcasts, and certification exam prep programs. More information is available at HR.com.
