“Fit” has long been used as a shortcut in hiring, but in today’s workplace, it often creates more risk than clarity. This session will examine how organizations can move away from subjective hiring decisions and toward a more skills-driven approach. Participants will explore how to define roles more clearly, evaluate candidates more effectively, and reduce the influence of bias masked as preference. Designed for HR and talent professionals, this session offers practical strategies for improving hiring decisions, strengthening partnership with hiring managers, and building a process that is both more inclusive and more effective.