The State of Job & Skills Data Governance 2026

When organizations treat job and skills data as a governed system—not just a collection effort—they unlock clarity, consistency, and real strategic impact. But new research from 227 senior HR leaders reveals a surprising paradox: even the companies with the highest skills coverage are preparing to overhaul their governance entirely.

In other words, “winning the coverage race” isn’t solving the underlying problem. HR teams may have the data, but they still don’t have control.

The State of Job & Skills Data Governance 2026 digs into this disconnect, combining validated survey data with insights from industry experts to unpack why coverage alone falls short—and what true skills governance requires. Download the report to understand what the data really means for your organization and how to build a governance model that actually works.