A new University of Phoenix survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds hiring leaders increasingly view online degrees and credentials as credible and workplace-relevant as skill needs continue to evolve. Ninety-eight percent of respondents say online degrees and other credentials are more credible in the workplace now than they were 10 years ago, and 78 percent say workers with these credentials stand out because they bring new and emerging skill sets. The survey also found that 85 percent of hiring leaders believe their industries will become more likely to consider candidates with online education credentials over the next 10 years. The report noted online learners bring strengths relevant to modern work. Sixty-three percent of employers say candidates with online degrees and other credentials stand out for their flexibility to communicate and collaborate in hybrid workplaces.