86% of Hiring Managers Say Personality Can Overcome Skills Gaps, 99% Say It Can Accelerate Careers

<p>Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey reveals first impressions carry lasting weight as employers connect personality with hiring, performance and advancement. OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Personality may be the new hiring advantage, with 91% of U.S. hiring...</p>