The most extensive glossary of definitions used in the recruiting industry.
An acqui-hire is when a company acquires another company primarily to acquire their talent.
Employer branding is the process by which organizations promote themselves as an attractive employer.
An on-the-spot interview is an interview that is conducted without any prior notice.
A Distributed Company is a company that is organized into small, autonomous teams that are distributed across different geographical locations.
Social media recruiting is the process of using social media platforms to identify, attract, and hire candidates.
Executive search is the process of finding and vetting candidates executive positions in an organization.
The recruitment pipeline is a concept and method of managing candidates who go through decision stages.
A sign-on bonus is money that a new employee receives as an incentive to join the firm.
Deferred compensation is a type of compensation in which an employee agrees to forgo current income in exchange for receiving income at a future date. This type of compensation can take the form of stock options, bonuses, or pension payments.
Culture fit is the degree to which the candidate's personal values, beliefs, and behaviors align with those of the organization. When an individual is a good culture fit, they are more likely to be happy and successful in their role.