The Recruitment Glossary
Every staffing and recruitment term, defined.
Plain-language definitions for the terms recruiters and staffing firms use every day.
598 terms
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1099 Contractor(1099)
Contract Types & Employment LawA 1099 contractor is a US independent contractor who receives a Form 1099-NEC at year end rather than a W-2, reporting…
12-Week Qualifying Period
Contract Types & Employment Law12-Week Qualifying Period is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
180-Degree Recruiting
Hiring Process & Workflow180-Degree Recruiting is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
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ABC Test
Contract Types & Employment LawABC Test is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
ACA Compliance
Compliance & DataACA Compliance is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
ADEA(ADEA)
Compliance & DataThe Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) is a US federal law that prohibits employment discrimination against…
AI Agent
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentAI Agent is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
AI Bias
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentAI Bias is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
AI Copilot
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentAI Copilot is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
AI Hallucination
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentAI Hallucination is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
AI Outreach
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentAI Outreach is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
AI Screening
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentAI screening in recruitment is automated technology that evaluates job applications at scale by analysing CVs,…
API
Recruitment Tech FoundationsAPI is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
API Integration
Recruitment Tech FoundationsAPI Integration is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
ATS Augmentation
Recruitment Tech FoundationsATS Augmentation is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Accelerated Vesting
Compensation & BillingAccelerated Vesting is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Acqui-Hiring
Hiring Process & WorkflowAcqui-Hiring is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Active Candidate
Candidate Sourcing & SearchActive Candidate is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Active Sourcing
Candidate Sourcing & SearchActive Sourcing is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Adverse Action
Compliance & DataAdverse Action is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Adverse Impact
Compliance & DataAdverse impact (also called disparate impact) occurs when a recruitment or selection practice that appears neutral in…
Affinity Bias
Workforce ManagementAffinity Bias is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Affinity Group
Workforce ManagementAffinity Group is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Affirmative Action
Contract Types & Employment LawAffirmative Action is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Affirmative Action Plan
Contract Types & Employment LawAffirmative Action Plan is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Agency Fee
Compensation & BillingAgency Fee is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Agency Worker
Workforce ManagementAn agency worker is a person employed by a staffing agency and placed at a client organisation to carry out work under…
Agency Workers Regulations
Contract Types & Employment LawAgency Workers Regulations is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Agentic AI
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentAgentic AI is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
All-in-One ATS and CRM
Recruitment Tech FoundationsAll-in-One ATS and CRM is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Alumni Network
Candidate Sourcing & SearchAlumni Network is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA)
Contract Types & Employment LawThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in…
Applicant Tracking System(ATS)
Recruitment Tech FoundationsAn applicant tracking system (ATS) is software that manages the end-to-end recruitment process — collecting…
Applicant to Hire Ratio
Metrics & AnalyticsApplicant to Hire Ratio is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Application Completion Rate
Metrics & AnalyticsApplication Completion Rate is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Application to Interview Ratio
Metrics & AnalyticsApplication to Interview Ratio is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Apply Rate
Candidate ExperienceApply Rate is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Apprenticeship Levy
Compliance & DataApprenticeship Levy is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Approval Workflow
Hiring Process & WorkflowApproval Workflow is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Assessment Centre
Candidate Assessment & SelectionAn assessment centre is a selection event — typically lasting half a day to two days — where candidates complete…
Assignment Length
Metrics & AnalyticsAssignment Length is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
At-Will Employment
Contract Types & Employment LawAt-will employment is the US legal doctrine under which either the employer or employee can end the employment…
Attribution Bias
Workforce ManagementAttribution Bias is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Attribution Models
Metrics & AnalyticsAttribution Models is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Attrition Rate
Metrics & AnalyticsAttrition rate is the percentage of employees who leave an organisation over a defined period — voluntarily or…
Audit Log
Compliance & DataAudit Log is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Augmented Intelligence
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentAugmented Intelligence is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
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BFOQ
Contract Types & Employment LawBFOQ is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Background Check
Hiring Process & WorkflowA background check is a pre-employment screening process that verifies a candidate's identity, employment history,…
Background Check Integration
Recruitment Tech FoundationsBackground Check Integration is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Background Check Software
Recruitment Tech FoundationsBackground Check Software is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Ban the Box
Compliance & DataBan the Box refers to laws and employer policies that remove the criminal history checkbox from initial job application…
Base Salary
Compensation & BillingBase salary is the fixed annual or hourly compensation an employee receives, before bonuses, commissions, benefits, or…
Behavioral Interview
Hiring Process & WorkflowBehavioral Interview is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Behavioral Interview and STAR Method
Candidate ExperienceBehavioral Interview and STAR Method is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Bench Staffing
Recruitment Business ModelsBench Staffing is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Benefits Package
Compensation & BillingBenefits Package is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Benefits-in-Kind
Compensation & BillingBenefits-in-Kind is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Bias Audit
Workforce ManagementBias Audit is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Bill Rate
Compensation & BillingA bill rate is the hourly or daily rate that a staffing agency charges a client for a contractor's services. The bill…
Blended Rate
Compensation & BillingA blended rate is a single averaged bill rate that covers a mix of workers at different individual rates — used in…
Blind Hiring
Diversity, Equity & InclusionBlind hiring is a recruitment practice that removes identifying information — such as name, photo, gender, age, and…
Body Shopping
Recruitment Business ModelsBody Shopping is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Boolean Search
Candidate Sourcing & SearchBoolean search is a method of building precise candidate queries using logical operators — AND, OR, NOT, quotation…
Boomerang Employee
Candidate ExperienceBoomerang Employee is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Bullhorn Integration
Recruitment Tech FoundationsBullhorn Integration is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Burden Cost
Compensation & BillingBurden Cost is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Burden Rate
Compensation & BillingBurden rate is the total cost of employing a worker beyond their base pay — including employer payroll taxes, health…
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CIPD
Compliance & DataCIPD is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
CJRS / Furlough
Compliance & DataCJRS / Furlough is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
COBRA
Compliance & DataCOBRA is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
CRM (Recruitment)(CRM)
Recruitment Tech FoundationsA recruitment CRM (Candidate Relationship Management) is software used to build, nurture, and manage relationships with…
Candidate Assessment
Hiring Process & WorkflowCandidate Assessment is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Candidate Data Enrichment
Recruitment Tech FoundationsCandidate Data Enrichment is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Candidate Drop-Off
Candidate ExperienceCandidate Drop-Off is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Candidate Experience
Candidate ExperienceCandidate experience is the sum of all interactions a job seeker has with an employer throughout the hiring process —…
Candidate Matching Algorithm
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentCandidate Matching Algorithm is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Candidate NPS(cNPS)
Candidate ExperienceCandidate NPS (cNPS) is a survey-based metric that measures how likely candidates are to recommend the organisation's…
Candidate Net Promoter Score
Candidate ExperienceCandidate Net Promoter Score is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Candidate Nurturing
Talent Pipeline & CRMCandidate nurturing is the practice of maintaining regular, relevant contact with passive and prior candidates over…
Candidate Persona
Candidate ExperienceA candidate persona is a semi-fictional profile of the ideal candidate for a role or role family — capturing their…
Candidate Pipeline
Candidate Sourcing & SearchCandidate Pipeline is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Candidate Portal
Candidate ExperienceCandidate Portal is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Candidate Relationship Management
Recruitment Tech FoundationsCandidate Relationship Management is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Candidate Retention Rate
Metrics & AnalyticsCandidate Retention Rate is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Candidate Scoring
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentCandidate Scoring is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Career Site Optimisation
Recruitment Marketing & Employer BrandCareer Site Optimisation is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Careers Site
Candidate ExperienceA careers site is the section of an employer's website dedicated to talent attraction — showcasing open roles, company…
Certificate of Sponsorship
Compliance & DataCertificate of Sponsorship is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Chapter 10
Compliance & DataChapter 10 is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Chapter 8
Compliance & DataChapter 8 is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Check Employment Status for Tax
Compliance & DataCheck Employment Status for Tax is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Clawback
Compensation & BillingClawback is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Cliff Vesting
Compensation & BillingCliff Vesting is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Co-Employment
Recruitment Business ModelsCo-employment is a legal arrangement where two parties — typically a staffing agency and its client — share employer…
Co-Employment Risk
Contract Types & Employment LawCo-Employment Risk is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Cognitive Ability Test
Hiring Process & WorkflowCognitive Ability Test is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Cognitive Apprenticeship
Workforce ManagementCognitive Apprenticeship is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Commission
Compensation & BillingCommission is a variable pay component earned when a recruiter or sales person achieves a defined outcome — a permanent…
Compa-Ratio
Compensation & BillingCompa-ratio (comparative ratio) measures where an employee's salary sits relative to the midpoint of their pay band —…
Comparable Worker (AWR)
Contract Types & Employment LawComparable Worker (AWR) is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Compensation Bands
Compensation & BillingCompensation bands (also called pay bands or salary bands) are defined salary ranges for a job level or role — with a…
Competency Framework
Recruitment Tech FoundationsCompetency Framework is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Competency-Based Interview
Candidate Assessment & SelectionA competency-based interview (also called a behavioural interview) asks candidates to describe specific past situations…
Competitive Intelligence
Candidate Sourcing & SearchCompetitive Intelligence is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Competitive Talent Mapping
Candidate Sourcing & SearchCompetitive Talent Mapping is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Conduct Regulations
Compliance & DataConduct Regulations is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Configurable Workflows
Recruitment Tech FoundationsConfigurable Workflows is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Confirmation Bias
Workforce ManagementConfirmation Bias is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Conformity Bias
Workforce ManagementConformity Bias is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Connected Entities
Compliance & DataConnected Entities is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Constructive Dismissal
Contract Types & Employment LawConstructive Dismissal is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Consumer Report
Compliance & DataConsumer Report is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Consumer Reporting Agency
Compliance & DataConsumer Reporting Agency is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Contingency Fee
Compensation & BillingContingency Fee is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Contingency Recruitment
Recruitment Business ModelsContingency recruitment is a fee model where a staffing agency only receives payment if a candidate they submitted is…
Contingent Workforce
Workforce ManagementA contingent workforce is the portion of an organisation's labour supply made up of non-permanent workers — including…
Contract Staffing
Hiring Process & WorkflowContract Staffing is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Contract for Services
Contract Types & Employment LawContract for Services is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Contract-to-Hire
Recruitment Business ModelsContract-to-hire is a staffing arrangement where a worker starts on a temporary contract with the expectation that they…
Conversational AI
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentConversational AI is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Conversion Fee
Compensation & BillingConversion Fee is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Conversion Rate
Metrics & AnalyticsConversion Rate is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Corp-to-Corp
Contract Types & Employment LawCorp-to-Corp is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Cost Per Application
Metrics & AnalyticsCost Per Application is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Cost-Plus Pricing
Compensation & BillingCost-plus pricing in staffing is a billing model where the client pays the worker's actual employment cost — pay rate…
Cost-per-Hire
Metrics & AnalyticsCost-per-hire is the total expenditure required to fill one position, calculated by dividing all recruiting costs by…
Counter-Offer
Hiring Process & WorkflowCounter-Offer is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Creative and Marketing Staffing
Market Segments & IndustriesCreative and Marketing Staffing is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Custom Fields
Recruitment Tech FoundationsCustom Fields is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
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DBS Check
Contract Types & Employment LawDBS Check is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
DEI(DEI)
Diversity, Equity & InclusionDEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) in recruitment refers to the practices and policies that ensure hiring processes…
DEI in Recruitment
Hiring Process & WorkflowDEI in Recruitment is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
DUPLICATE (EMPTY) - Salary Benchmarking
Compensation & BillingDUPLICATE (EMPTY) - Salary Benchmarking is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
DUPLICATE - Skills-Based Hiring
Hiring Process & WorkflowDUPLICATE - Skills-Based Hiring is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
DUPLICATE - Temporary Staffing
Hiring Process & WorkflowDUPLICATE - Temporary Staffing is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Dashboards and Custom Reports
Metrics & AnalyticsDashboards and Custom Reports is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Data Controller
Compliance & DataData Controller is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Data Controller vs Data Processor
Compliance & DataData Controller vs Data Processor is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Data Encryption
Compliance & DataData Encryption is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Data Processing Agreement
Compliance & DataData Processing Agreement is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Data Processor
Compliance & DataData Processor is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Data Quality
Metrics & AnalyticsData Quality is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Data Residency
Compliance & DataData Residency is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Data Retention and Deletion
Compliance & DataData Retention and Deletion is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Data Warehouse Integration
Recruitment Tech FoundationsData Warehouse Integration is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Data-Driven Recruiting
Metrics & AnalyticsData-Driven Recruiting is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Day One Readiness
Hiring Process & WorkflowDay One Readiness is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Debrief
Hiring Process & WorkflowDebrief is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Deduplication
Metrics & AnalyticsDeduplication is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Deemed Employer
Compliance & DataDeemed Employer is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Deemed Employment
Contract Types & Employment LawDeemed Employment is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Digital Immigration Status
Compliance & DataDigital Immigration Status is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Direct Hire
Recruitment Business ModelsDirect hire is a recruiting model where a staffing agency sources, screens, and places candidates directly as permanent…
Diverse Slate Hiring
Diversity, Equity & InclusionDiverse slate hiring is a policy requiring that the pool of candidates interviewed for any role includes a minimum…
Diversity Hiring
Workforce ManagementDiversity Hiring is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Diversity Hiring Rate
Metrics & AnalyticsDiversity Hiring Rate is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Draw Against Commission
Compensation & BillingDraw Against Commission is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Drip Campaign
Candidate Sourcing & SearchDrip Campaign is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Drip Campaigns
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentDrip Campaigns is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Drug Testing
Compliance & DataDrug testing in employment is the screening of candidates or workers for the presence of controlled substances as a…
Dutch 30% Ruling
Compliance & DataDutch 30% Ruling is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Dynamic Bidding
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentDynamic Bidding is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
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E-Verify
Compliance & DataE-Verify is a US federal web-based system that allows employers to electronically confirm the employment eligibility of…
EEO-1 Report
Contract Types & Employment LawEEO-1 Report is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
ESOP
Compensation & BillingESOP is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
ETL and ELT
Recruitment Tech FoundationsETL and ELT is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Education Recruitment
Market Segments & IndustriesEducation Recruitment is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Employee
Contract Types & Employment LawEmployee is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Employee Net Promoter Score
Metrics & AnalyticsEmployee Net Promoter Score is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Employee Referral Programme
Candidate Sourcing & SearchEmployee Referral Programme is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Employee Resource Group
Workforce ManagementEmployee Resource Group is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Employee Tenure
Metrics & AnalyticsEmployee Tenure is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Employee Value Proposition
Candidate Sourcing & SearchEmployee Value Proposition is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Employer Brand
Candidate Sourcing & SearchEmployer Brand is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Employer Branding
Recruitment Marketing & Employer BrandEmployer branding is the practice of shaping and communicating a company's reputation as a workplace to attract and…
Employer of Choice
Hiring Process & WorkflowEmployer of Choice is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Employer of Record(EOR)
Recruitment Business ModelsAn employer of record (EOR) is a third-party organisation that legally employs workers on behalf of a client company,…
Employment Agency (UK)
Contract Types & Employment LawEmployment Agency (UK) is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Employment Allowance
Compliance & DataEmployment Allowance is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Employment Business (UK)
Contract Types & Employment LawEmployment Business (UK) is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Employment Status (UK)
Contract Types & Employment LawEmployment Status (UK) is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Engagement Fee
Recruitment Business ModelsEngagement Fee is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Engager (UK)
Contract Types & Employment LawEngager (UK) is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Engineering Staffing
Market Segments & IndustriesEngineering staffing is the sourcing and placement of contract and permanent engineers — mechanical, electrical, civil,…
Enterprise RPO
Recruitment Business ModelsEnterprise RPO is a full-function recruitment outsourcing model where an organisation transfers its entire permanent…
Equal Employment Opportunity(EEO)
Compliance & DataEqual employment opportunity (EEO) is the principle that all employment decisions — hiring, promotion, compensation,…
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission(EEOC)
Compliance & DataThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the US federal agency responsible for enforcing federal laws…
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Compliance & DataEqual Employment Opportunity Commission is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Equal Treatment (AWR)
Compliance & DataEqual Treatment (AWR) is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Equity Compensation
Compensation & BillingEquity Compensation is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Event Tracking
Metrics & AnalyticsEvent Tracking is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Executive Search
Recruitment Business ModelsExecutive search, also known as retained search or headhunting, is a specialist recruiting service for senior…
Executive Staffing
Market Segments & IndustriesExecutive Staffing is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Exempt Employee
Contract Types & Employment LawExempt Employee is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Expense Reimbursement
Compensation & BillingExpense Reimbursement is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Explainable AI
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentExplainable AI is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
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FCRA(FCRA)
Compliance & DataThe Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is a US federal law that regulates how consumer reporting agencies collect and…
FICA
Compliance & DataFICA is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
FUTA
Compliance & DataFUTA is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Fair Labor Standards Act
Contract Types & Employment LawFair Labor Standards Act is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Family and Medical Leave Act
Contract Types & Employment LawFamily and Medical Leave Act is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Fee-Payer (UK)
Compliance & DataFee-Payer (UK) is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Fill Rate
Metrics & AnalyticsFill Rate is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Finance & Accounting Staffing
Market Segments & IndustriesFinance and accounting staffing is the placement of temporary, contract, and permanent workers in financial roles —…
Finder's Fee
Recruitment Business ModelsFinder's Fee is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Fixed-Term Contract
Contract Types & Employment LawA fixed-term contract is an employment agreement with a defined end date — for a project, a season, or a specified…
Form 1095-C
Compliance & DataForm 1095-C is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Form 1099-MISC
Compliance & DataForm 1099-MISC is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Form 1099-NEC
Compliance & DataForm 1099-NEC is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Form I-9
Compliance & DataForm I-9 is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Four-Fifths Rule
Contract Types & Employment LawFour-Fifths Rule is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Freelance
Market Segments & IndustriesA freelancer is a self-employed individual who provides services to multiple clients simultaneously on a project or…
Fringe Benefits
Compensation & BillingFringe Benefits is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Full-Cycle Recruiting
Hiring Process & WorkflowFull-Cycle Recruiting is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Full-Text Search
Recruitment Tech FoundationsFull-Text Search is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Full-Time Equivalent(FTE)
Workforce ManagementFull-time equivalent (FTE) is a unit of measurement that standardises part-time worker hours into a full-time headcount…
Furlough
Workforce ManagementFurlough is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
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GDPR(GDPR)
Compliance & DataGDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is the EU law that governs how organisations collect, store, use, and delete…
GDPR in Recruitment
Contract Types & Employment LawGDPR in Recruitment is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Garden Leave
Contract Types & Employment LawGarden Leave is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Gender Bias
Workforce ManagementGender Bias is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Gender Pay Gap
Workforce ManagementGender Pay Gap is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Generative AI
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentGenerative AI is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Ghosting
Candidate ExperienceGhosting is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Gig Economy
Market Segments & IndustriesThe gig economy refers to a labour market characterised by short-term, flexible engagements rather than permanent…
Gig Work AI
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentGig Work AI is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Glassdoor Management
Recruitment Marketing & Employer BrandGlassdoor Management is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Google for Jobs
Recruitment Marketing & Employer BrandGoogle for Jobs is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Graded Vesting
Compensation & BillingGraded Vesting is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Gross Margin
Compensation & BillingGross margin in staffing is the difference between the bill rate charged to a client and the total cost of employing…
Gross Profit
Compensation & BillingGross Profit is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Gross Profit Per Placement
Metrics & AnalyticsGross Profit Per Placement is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
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HCM(HCM)
Recruitment Tech FoundationsHuman capital management (HCM) is a suite of HR software covering the full employee lifecycle — from recruiting and…
HIPAA
Compliance & DataHIPAA is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
HR Analytics
Metrics & AnalyticsHR Analytics is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
HR Tech Stack
Recruitment Tech FoundationsHR Tech Stack is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
HRIS(HRIS)
Recruitment Tech FoundationsAn HRIS (Human Resources Information System) is software that centralises employee data — covering records, payroll,…
HRIS Payroll Integration
Recruitment Tech FoundationsHRIS Payroll Integration is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Halo Effect
Workforce ManagementHalo Effect is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Headcount
Hiring Process & WorkflowHeadcount is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Headcount Planning
Workforce ManagementHeadcount planning is the process of determining how many employees — and in which roles — an organisation needs to…
Headhunting
Recruitment Business ModelsHeadhunting is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Healthcare Staffing
Market Segments & IndustriesHealthcare staffing is a specialised segment of the staffing industry focused on placing clinical and non-clinical…
Hirer (UK)
Contract Types & Employment LawHirer (UK) is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Hiring Freeze
Workforce ManagementHiring Freeze is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Hiring Manager
Hiring Process & WorkflowHiring Manager is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Hiring Manager Brief
Hiring Process & WorkflowHiring Manager Brief is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Hiring Manager Satisfaction(HMS)
Metrics & AnalyticsHiring manager satisfaction measures how satisfied hiring managers are with the recruiter's performance across the full…
Hiring Panel
Hiring Process & WorkflowHiring Panel is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Hit Rate
Compensation & BillingHit Rate is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Holiday Pay (UK)
Compliance & DataHoliday Pay (UK) is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Hospitality Staffing
Market Segments & IndustriesHospitality staffing is the placement of temporary and permanent workers in hotels, restaurants, event venues, catering…
Hostile Work Environment
Contract Types & Employment LawHostile Work Environment is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Human Capital Management
Recruitment Tech FoundationsHuman Capital Management is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Human Resource Information System
Recruitment Tech FoundationsHuman Resource Information System is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Hybrid RPO
Recruitment Business ModelsHybrid RPO is a recruitment outsourcing model that blends in-house talent acquisition capacity with external RPO…
Hybrid and Remote Work
Workforce ManagementHybrid and Remote Work is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
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IR35(IR35)
Contract Types & Employment LawIR35 is UK tax legislation that determines whether a contractor working through a personal service company (PSC) should…
IRS 20-Factor Test
Contract Types & Employment LawIRS 20-Factor Test is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
ISO 27001
Compliance & DataISO 27001 is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
IT Staffing
Market Segments & IndustriesIT staffing is a staffing specialisation focused on placing technology professionals — software engineers, data…
IT and Tech Staffing
Market Segments & IndustriesIT and Tech Staffing is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
InMail
Recruitment Tech FoundationsInMail is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Inbound Recruiting
Recruitment Marketing & Employer BrandInbound recruiting is a talent acquisition strategy that attracts candidates through content, employer brand, and…
Inbound vs Outbound Recruiting
Candidate Sourcing & SearchInbound vs Outbound Recruiting is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Inclusive Hiring
Workforce ManagementInclusive Hiring is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Inclusive Job Description
Workforce ManagementInclusive Job Description is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Independent Contractor
Hiring Process & WorkflowIndependent Contractor is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Independent Contractor Compliance
Compliance & DataIndependent contractor compliance is the process of verifying that workers engaged as 1099 contractors genuinely meet…
Industrial Staffing
Market Segments & IndustriesIndustrial staffing refers to the placement of temporary and contract workers in light industrial, manufacturing,…
Intake Meeting
Hiring Process & WorkflowIntake Meeting is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Integration
Recruitment Tech FoundationsIntegration is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Intelligent Matching
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentIntelligent Matching is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Interim Management
Market Segments & IndustriesInterim management is the deployment of experienced senior executives on a fixed-term engagement — typically 3 to 18…
Intermediary (UK)
Contract Types & Employment LawIntermediary (UK) is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Internal Mobility
Recruitment Tech FoundationsInternal Mobility is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Internal vs External Recruitment
Hiring Process & WorkflowInternal vs External Recruitment is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Interview Scheduling
Hiring Process & WorkflowInterview scheduling is the coordination process of finding a mutually available time between candidates and…
Interview Scheduling Software
Recruitment Tech FoundationsInterview Scheduling Software is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Interview Scorecard
Hiring Process & WorkflowInterview Scorecard is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Interview to Hire Ratio
Metrics & AnalyticsInterview to Hire Ratio is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Interview-to-Offer Ratio
Metrics & AnalyticsInterview-to-Offer Ratio is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Investigative Consumer Report
Compliance & DataInvestigative Consumer Report is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Invoice
Compensation & BillingInvoice is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Invoice Factoring
Compensation & BillingInvoice Factoring is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Involuntary Turnover
Metrics & AnalyticsInvoluntary Turnover is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Irregular Hours Worker
Contract Types & Employment LawIrregular Hours Worker is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
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Job Advertising
Candidate Sourcing & SearchJob Advertising is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Job Aggregator
Recruitment Tech FoundationsJob Aggregator is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Job Analysis
Hiring Process & WorkflowJob Analysis is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Job Application Process
Candidate ExperienceJob Application Process is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Job Architecture
Workforce ManagementJob Architecture is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Job Board
Recruitment Marketing & Employer BrandA job board is an online platform where employers post open vacancies and candidates search and apply for roles.…
Job Board API
Recruitment Tech FoundationsJob Board API is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Job Board Aggregator
Recruitment Tech FoundationsJob Board Aggregator is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Job Description(JD)
Hiring Process & WorkflowA job description is the internal document that defines a role's responsibilities, required skills, qualifications,…
Job Description vs Job Posting
Hiring Process & WorkflowJob Description vs Job Posting is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Job Offer
Hiring Process & WorkflowJob Offer is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Job Posting SEO
Recruitment Marketing & Employer BrandJob Posting SEO is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Job Requisition
Hiring Process & WorkflowA job requisition is the formal internal request to hire for a new or backfill position, submitted by a hiring manager…
Job Schema Markup
Recruitment Marketing & Employer BrandJob Schema Markup is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Job Wrapping
Recruitment Marketing & Employer BrandJob wrapping is a technology that automatically distributes job postings from an ATS or careers site to multiple job…
JobPosting Schema Markup
Recruitment Marketing & Employer BrandJobPosting Schema Markup is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Joint Employment
Contract Types & Employment LawJoint Employment is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
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LTIP
Compensation & BillingLTIP is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Labour Arbitrage
Recruitment Business ModelsLabour Arbitrage is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Labour Supply Chain
Compliance & DataLabour Supply Chain is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Large Language Model
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentLarge Language Model is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Legal Staffing
Market Segments & IndustriesLegal staffing is the placement of temporary, contract, and permanent legal professionals — including paralegals, legal…
Life Sciences Staffing
Market Segments & IndustriesLife Sciences Staffing is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
LinkedIn Recruiter
Candidate Sourcing & SearchLinkedIn Recruiter is a paid sourcing and talent acquisition platform that gives recruiters access to LinkedIn's full 1…
Living Wage
Contract Types & Employment LawLiving Wage is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Loaded Rate
Compensation & BillingLoaded Rate is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Logistics and Supply Chain Staffing
Market Segments & IndustriesLogistics and Supply Chain Staffing is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
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Machine Learning
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentMachine Learning is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Machine Learning in Recruitment
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentMachine Learning in Recruitment is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Managed Service Provider
Hiring Process & WorkflowManaged Service Provider is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Managed Services Staffing
Recruitment Business ModelsManaged Services Staffing is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Market Mapping
Candidate Sourcing & SearchMarket Mapping is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Markup
Compensation & BillingMarkup in staffing is the percentage added to a contractor's pay rate to calculate the bill rate charged to the client.…
Master Service Agreement
Recruitment Business ModelsMaster Service Agreement is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Master Vendor
Recruitment Business ModelsMaster Vendor is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Maverick Spending
Hiring Process & WorkflowMaverick Spending is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Minimum Wage
Contract Types & Employment LawMinimum Wage is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Misclassification
Contract Types & Employment LawMisclassification is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Multi-Agent System
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentMulti-Agent System is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Multi-Posting
Recruitment Tech FoundationsMulti-Posting is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Multi-Tenant Architecture
Recruitment Tech FoundationsMulti-Tenant Architecture is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Mutuality of Obligation
Contract Types & Employment LawMutuality of Obligation is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
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NLP in Recruitment(NLP)
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentNatural language processing (NLP) in recruitment refers to AI techniques that enable systems to understand, interpret,…
National Insurance
Compliance & DataNational Insurance is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
National Insurance Contributions
Compliance & DataNational Insurance Contributions is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
National Minimum Wage (UK)
Compliance & DataNational Minimum Wage (UK) is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Natural Language Processing
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentNatural Language Processing is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Natural Language Search
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentNatural Language Search is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Nearshore Staffing
Market Segments & IndustriesNearshore staffing is the engagement of workers in geographically and time-zone-adjacent countries — most commonly in…
Net Promoter Score
Metrics & AnalyticsNet Promoter Score is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Neutral Vendor
Recruitment Business ModelsA neutral vendor is an MSP that manages a client's contingent workforce programme without supplying workers directly —…
New Hire Turnover
Metrics & AnalyticsNew Hire Turnover is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
No-Code Workflow
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentNo-Code Workflow is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Non-Compete Agreement
Contract Types & Employment LawA non-compete agreement is a contractual clause that restricts an employee or contractor from working for competing…
Non-Exempt Employee
Contract Types & Employment LawNon-Exempt Employee is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Non-Solicitation Agreement
Contract Types & Employment LawNon-Solicitation Agreement is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Notice Period
Hiring Process & WorkflowA notice period is the length of time an employee is required to continue working after handing in their resignation —…
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OAuth
Recruitment Tech FoundationsOAuth is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
OFCCP(OFCCP)
Compliance & DataThe Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is the US agency that enforces equal employment opportunity…
OSHA
Compliance & DataOSHA is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Off-Payroll Working
Compliance & DataOff-Payroll Working is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Offboarding
Hiring Process & WorkflowOffboarding is the structured process of managing a worker's departure from an organisation — covering access…
Offer Acceptance Rate
Metrics & AnalyticsOffer acceptance rate is the percentage of job offers extended that are accepted by candidates, calculated as accepted…
Offer Letter
Hiring Process & WorkflowAn offer letter is a formal written document issued to a selected candidate confirming the terms of employment —…
Offshore Staffing
Market Segments & IndustriesOffshore staffing is the practice of hiring workers in lower-cost countries — typically India, the Philippines, Eastern…
On-Target Earnings(OTE)
Compensation & BillingOn-target earnings (OTE) is the total compensation a salesperson or recruiter earns when they hit 100% of their quota —…
Onboarding
Hiring Process & WorkflowOnboarding is the structured process of integrating a new employee into an organisation — covering paperwork…
Onshoring
Workforce ManagementOnshoring is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Optical Character Recognition
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentOptical Character Recognition is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Orientation
Hiring Process & WorkflowOrientation is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Outsourcing
Recruitment Business ModelsOutsourcing is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Overtime
Contract Types & Employment LawOvertime is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
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P11D
Compliance & DataP11D is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
P45
Compliance & DataP45 is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
P60
Compliance & DataP60 is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
PILON
Contract Types & Employment LawPILON is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Passive Candidate
Candidate Sourcing & SearchA passive candidate is a professional who is currently employed and not actively looking for a new role but may be open…
Passive vs Active Candidates
Candidate Sourcing & SearchPassive vs Active Candidates is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Pay As You Earn
Compliance & DataPay As You Earn is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Pay Equity
Compensation & BillingPay equity is the principle that employees performing equal work of equal value should receive equal compensation…
Pay Rate
Compensation & BillingA pay rate is the hourly or daily rate a contractor or temporary worker receives from the staffing agency for their…
Pay Transparency
Compensation & BillingPay Transparency is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Payrolling
Recruitment Business ModelsPayrolling is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Payrolling Services
Recruitment Business ModelsPayrolling Services is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
People Analytics
Metrics & AnalyticsPeople Analytics is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Per Diem
Compensation & BillingPer Diem is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Performance Bonus
Compensation & BillingPerformance Bonus is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Permanent Placement
Recruitment Business ModelsPermanent Placement is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Personal Service Company
Contract Types & Employment LawPersonal Service Company is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Personality Assessment
Hiring Process & WorkflowPersonality Assessment is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Pipeline Velocity
Metrics & AnalyticsPipeline velocity measures how quickly candidates move through each stage of the hiring funnel — from application to…
Placement Fee
Recruitment Business ModelsPlacement Fee is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Placement Rate
Compensation & BillingPlacement Rate is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Posted Workers Directive
Compliance & DataPosted Workers Directive is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Pre-Adverse Action Notice
Compliance & DataPre-Adverse Action Notice is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Pre-Employment Screening
Hiring Process & WorkflowPre-employment screening is the set of verification and assessment activities conducted after a candidate receives a…
Preboarding
Hiring Process & WorkflowPreboarding is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Predictive Analytics
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentPredictive Analytics is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Predictive Analytics in Recruitment
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentPredictive analytics in recruitment uses historical hiring data and machine learning models to forecast future outcomes…
Preferred Supplier List
Compliance & DataPreferred Supplier List is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Prevailing Wage
Contract Types & Employment LawPrevailing Wage is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Proactive Recruiting
Candidate Sourcing & SearchProactive Recruiting is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Probation Period
Hiring Process & WorkflowProbation Period is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Probationary Period
Hiring Process & WorkflowA probationary period is a defined initial employment period — typically 3 to 6 months — during which both employer and…
Professional Employer Organisation
Recruitment Business ModelsProfessional Employer Organisation is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Professional Employer Organization(PEO)
Recruitment Business ModelsA professional employer organization (PEO) enters a co-employment relationship with a client company, taking on…
Programmatic Job Advertising
Recruitment Marketing & Employer BrandProgrammatic job advertising uses algorithms to automatically buy, place, and optimise job ad placements across…
Project RPO
Recruitment Business ModelsProject RPO is a time-limited recruitment outsourcing engagement where an external provider manages hiring for a…
Project-Based Staffing
Recruitment Business ModelsProject-Based Staffing is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Protected Class
Contract Types & Employment LawProtected Class is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Psychometric Test
Candidate Assessment & SelectionA psychometric test is a standardised assessment that measures a candidate's cognitive abilities, personality traits,…
Public Sector Recruitment
Market Segments & IndustriesPublic Sector Recruitment is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
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REC
Compliance & DataREC is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
REST API
Recruitment Tech FoundationsREST API is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Ramp-Up Time
Metrics & AnalyticsRamp-Up Time is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Rank-Ordering Algorithms
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentRank-Ordering Algorithms is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Rate Card
Compensation & BillingA rate card is a pre-negotiated schedule of bill rates for defined job categories, skill levels, and locations used in…
Re-Engagement Campaign
Candidate ExperienceRe-Engagement Campaign is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Reasonable Accommodation
Contract Types & Employment LawReasonable Accommodation is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Reasonable Care (IR35)
Compliance & DataReasonable Care (IR35) is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Rebate Policy
Compensation & BillingRebate Policy is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Recruiter
Hiring Process & WorkflowRecruiter is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Recruiter Productivity
Metrics & AnalyticsRecruiter Productivity is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Recruitment Analytics Dashboard
Metrics & AnalyticsRecruitment Analytics Dashboard is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Recruitment Automation
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentRecruitment Automation is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Recruitment Chatbot
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentA recruitment chatbot is an AI-powered conversational interface that automates candidate interactions — answering…
Recruitment Chatbots
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentRecruitment Chatbots is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Recruitment Funnel
Metrics & AnalyticsRecruitment Funnel is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Recruitment Marketing
Recruitment Marketing & Employer BrandRecruitment marketing is the practice of applying marketing strategies to attract, engage, and nurture talent before…
Recruitment Marketing Platform
Recruitment Tech FoundationsRecruitment Marketing Platform is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Recruitment Platform
Recruitment Tech FoundationsRecruitment Platform is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Recruitment Process Outsourcing(RPO)
Recruitment Business ModelsRecruitment process outsourcing (RPO) is a model where a client transfers all or part of its permanent recruitment…
Recruitment SEO
Recruitment Marketing & Employer BrandRecruitment SEO is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Recruitment to Recruitment
Hiring Process & WorkflowRecruitment to Recruitment is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Recruitment vs Staffing vs Headhunting
Hiring Process & WorkflowRecruitment vs Staffing vs Headhunting is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Redeployment Rate
Metrics & AnalyticsRedeployment Rate is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Reduction in Force
Workforce ManagementReduction in Force is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Reference Check
Hiring Process & WorkflowA reference check is a verification step where the hiring manager or recruiter contacts a candidate's former employers…
Referral Recruiting
Candidate Sourcing & SearchReferral Recruiting is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Regrettable Attrition
Metrics & AnalyticsRegrettable Attrition is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Requisition Aging
Metrics & AnalyticsRequisition Aging is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Reskilling
Workforce ManagementReskilling is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Responsible AI
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentResponsible AI is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Restricted Stock Unit
Compensation & BillingRestricted Stock Unit is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Resume Parser
Recruitment Tech FoundationsResume Parser is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Resume Parsing
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentResume parsing is the automated extraction of structured data from CVs and resumes — pulling out contact details, work…
Resume and CV
Candidate ExperienceResume and CV is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Retail Staffing
Market Segments & IndustriesRetail staffing is the supply of temporary, seasonal, and permanent workers to retailers — covering sales associates,…
Retained Search
Market Segments & IndustriesRetained search is a fee structure used in executive recruiting where the client pays an upfront retainer — typically…
Retainer Fee
Compensation & BillingRetainer Fee is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Retaliation
Contract Types & Employment LawRetaliation is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Retention Bonus
Compensation & BillingRetention Bonus is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Retention Rate
Metrics & AnalyticsRetention rate is the percentage of employees who remain with an organisation over a defined period — typically one…
Returnship Programme
Workforce ManagementReturnship Programme is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Revenue Per Employee
Metrics & AnalyticsRevenue Per Employee is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Revenue Per Placement
Compensation & BillingRevenue Per Placement is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Right of Substitution
Contract Types & Employment LawRight of Substitution is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Right to Be Forgotten
Compliance & DataRight to Be Forgotten is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Right to Work
Contract Types & Employment LawRight to Work is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Right to Work Check
Compliance & DataRight to Work Check is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Rogue Spend
Compensation & BillingRogue Spend is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Role-Based Access Control
Compliance & DataRole-Based Access Control is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Rooney Rule
Diversity, Equity & InclusionThe Rooney Rule is a diversity hiring policy — originating in the NFL — that requires at least one minority candidate…
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SAML
Recruitment Tech FoundationsSAML is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
SCIM
Compliance & DataSCIM is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
SEO for Job Postings
Recruitment Marketing & Employer BrandSEO for Job Postings is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
SMS Automation
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentSMS Automation is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
SOC 2
Compliance & DataSOC 2 is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
SOW Staffing(SOW)
Recruitment Business ModelsSOW (Statement of Work) staffing refers to engagements where a supplier is contracted to deliver a defined output or…
SSO
Compliance & DataSSO is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
STAR Method
Hiring Process & WorkflowSTAR Method is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
SUTA
Compliance & DataSUTA is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Safe Harbor
Contract Types & Employment LawSafe Harbor is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Salary Band
Compensation & BillingSalary Band is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Salary History Ban
Contract Types & Employment LawSalary History Ban is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Schedule C
Compliance & DataSchedule C is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Scorecard
Hiring Process & WorkflowScorecard is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Screening Call
Candidate ExperienceScreening Call is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Secondment
Contract Types & Employment LawSecondment is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Self-Employed (UK)
Contract Types & Employment LawSelf-Employed (UK) is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Self-Employment Tax
Compliance & DataSelf-Employment Tax is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Semantic Search
Recruitment Tech FoundationsSemantic Search is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Semantic Sourcing
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentSemantic Sourcing is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Service Level Agreement
Metrics & AnalyticsService Level Agreement is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Signing Bonus
Compensation & BillingA signing bonus is a one-time payment made to a new employee at the start of employment, typically used to attract…
Silver Medalist
Talent Pipeline & CRMA silver medalist is a candidate who reached the final stages of a hiring process but was not selected — typically…
Single Sign-On
Recruitment Tech FoundationsSingle Sign-On is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Situational Interview
Hiring Process & WorkflowSituational Interview is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Situational Judgment Test
Hiring Process & WorkflowSituational Judgment Test is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Skilled Worker Visa
Compliance & DataSkilled Worker Visa is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Skills Assessment
Hiring Process & WorkflowSkills Assessment is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Skills Extraction
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentSkills Extraction is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Skills Gap
Workforce ManagementSkills Gap is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Skills Gap Analysis
Workforce ManagementSkills Gap Analysis is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Skills Ontology
Workforce ManagementSkills Ontology is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Skills Taxonomy
Workforce ManagementSkills Taxonomy is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Skills Test
Candidate ExperienceSkills Test is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Skills-Based Interview
Hiring Process & WorkflowSkills-Based Interview is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Skills-Based Job Description
Hiring Process & WorkflowSkills-Based Job Description is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Social Recruiting
Candidate Sourcing & SearchSocial recruiting is the use of social media platforms — LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and GitHub — to…
Socioeconomic Diversity
Workforce ManagementSocioeconomic Diversity is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Software as a Service
Recruitment Tech FoundationsSoftware as a Service is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Source of Hire
Metrics & AnalyticsSource of hire tracks which channel — job board, referral, direct sourcing, careers site, agency, or social media —…
Sourcing
Candidate Sourcing & SearchSourcing is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Sourcing Channel Effectiveness
Metrics & AnalyticsSourcing Channel Effectiveness is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Span of Control
Metrics & AnalyticsSpan of Control is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Spend Under Management
Hiring Process & WorkflowSpend Under Management is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Split Desk Recruiting
Hiring Process & WorkflowSplit Desk Recruiting is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Split Fee
Compensation & BillingSplit Fee is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Spread
Compensation & BillingSpread in staffing is the dollar difference between the bill rate charged to a client and the pay rate received by the…
Staff Augmentation
Recruitment Business ModelsStaff Augmentation is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Staffing Agency
Recruitment Business ModelsA staffing agency is a business that recruits, screens, and supplies workers to client organisations on a temporary,…
Staffing Model
Hiring Process & WorkflowStaffing Model is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Staffing Ratio
Hiring Process & WorkflowStaffing Ratio is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Statement of Work
Recruitment Business ModelsStatement of Work is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Status Determination Statement
Compliance & DataStatus Determination Statement is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Stipend
Compensation & BillingStipend is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Stock Options
Compensation & BillingStock Options is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Strike Price
Compensation & BillingStrike Price is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Structured Interview
Candidate Assessment & SelectionA structured interview is an assessment method where every candidate is asked the same set of predetermined questions,…
Subcontracting
Recruitment Business ModelsSubcontracting is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Submission to Interview Ratio
Metrics & AnalyticsSubmission to Interview Ratio is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Submittal-to-Hire Ratio
Compensation & BillingSubmittal-to-Hire Ratio is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Submittal-to-Interview Ratio
Metrics & AnalyticsSubmittal-to-Interview Ratio is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Success Fee
Recruitment Business ModelsSuccess Fee is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Succession Planning
Workforce ManagementSuccession planning is the process of identifying and developing internal candidates to fill critical leadership and…
Supervision Direction and Control
Compliance & DataSupervision Direction and Control is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Supplier Diversity
Workforce ManagementSupplier Diversity is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
System of Record
Recruitment Tech FoundationsSystem of Record is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
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Talent Acquisition
Hiring Process & WorkflowTalent Acquisition is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Talent Acquisition Suite
Recruitment Tech FoundationsTalent Acquisition Suite is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Talent Acquisition vs Recruiting
Hiring Process & WorkflowTalent Acquisition vs Recruiting is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Talent Analytics
Metrics & AnalyticsTalent Analytics is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Talent Architecture
Workforce ManagementTalent Architecture is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Talent Calibration
Workforce ManagementTalent Calibration is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Talent Community
Talent Pipeline & CRMA talent community is an opt-in group of candidates — typically maintained on a careers site or through email — who…
Talent Intelligence
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentTalent Intelligence is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Talent Intelligence Platform
Recruitment Tech FoundationsTalent Intelligence Platform is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Talent Management System
Recruitment Tech FoundationsTalent Management System is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Talent Mapping
Candidate Sourcing & SearchTalent mapping is a research process that identifies and profiles qualified candidates in a target market before a role…
Talent Network
Candidate Sourcing & SearchTalent Network is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Talent Pipeline
Talent Pipeline & CRMA talent pipeline is a pool of pre-identified, pre-qualified candidates maintained by a recruiter or organisation for…
Talent Pool
Talent Pipeline & CRMA talent pool is a database of candidates who have interacted with an organisation — through a previous application, a…
Talent Pool Refresh Rate
Metrics & AnalyticsTalent Pool Refresh Rate is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Talent Rediscovery
Candidate Sourcing & SearchTalent Rediscovery is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Talent Scarcity
Hiring Process & WorkflowTalent Scarcity is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Talent Shortage
Workforce ManagementTalent Shortage is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Talent Sourcing
Candidate Sourcing & SearchTalent Sourcing is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Tax Withholding
Compliance & DataTax Withholding is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Technical Interview
Candidate ExperienceTechnical Interview is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Temp-to-Perm
Hiring Process & WorkflowTemp-to-Perm is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Temporary Employee
Hiring Process & WorkflowTemporary Employee is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
The Bench
Recruitment Business ModelsThe Bench is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Time to Productivity
Metrics & AnalyticsTime to Productivity is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Time to Start
Metrics & AnalyticsTime to Start is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Time to Submit
Metrics & AnalyticsTime to Submit is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Time-to-Fill
Metrics & AnalyticsTime-to-fill is the number of calendar days between when a job requisition is opened and when a candidate accepts an…
Time-to-Hire
Metrics & AnalyticsTime-to-hire is the number of days between when a specific candidate first enters the hiring process and when they…
Timesheet
Compensation & BillingTimesheet is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Title VII(Title VII)
Contract Types & Employment LawTitle VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on race, colour, religion, sex, and…
Total Compensation
Compensation & BillingTotal compensation is the full monetary value of everything an employee receives in exchange for their work — including…
Total Compensation Statement
Compensation & BillingTotal Compensation Statement is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Total Rewards
Compensation & BillingTotal Rewards is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Total Talent Management(TTM)
Recruitment Business ModelsTotal talent management (TTM) is a workforce strategy that plans and manages permanent, contingent, and freelance…
Transferable Skills
Hiring Process & WorkflowTransferable Skills is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Trigger-Based Emails
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentTrigger-Based Emails is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Turnover Rate
Metrics & AnalyticsTurnover rate is the percentage of the workforce that leaves an organisation over a given period, calculated as number…
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Umbrella Company
Contract Types & Employment LawUmbrella Company is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Unconscious Bias
Diversity, Equity & InclusionUnconscious bias in recruitment refers to automatic, unintentional judgements that influence hiring decisions — such as…
Underrepresented Groups
Workforce ManagementUnderrepresented Groups is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Undue Hardship
Contract Types & Employment LawUndue Hardship is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Unemployment Insurance Eligibility
Compliance & DataUnemployment Insurance Eligibility is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Upskilling
Workforce ManagementUpskilling is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
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Variable Pay
Compensation & BillingVariable pay is any compensation element that fluctuates based on individual, team, or company performance — including…
Vendor Management System
Recruitment Tech FoundationsVendor Management System is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Vendor Neutral
Recruitment Business ModelsVendor Neutral is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Vendor on Premise
Recruitment Business ModelsVendor on Premise is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Vendor on Premises
Recruitment Business ModelsVendor on Premises is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Verbal Offer
Hiring Process & WorkflowVerbal Offer is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Vesting
Compensation & BillingVesting is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Video Interviewing
Recruitment Tech FoundationsVideo Interviewing is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Volume Hiring
Hiring Process & WorkflowVolume hiring (also called high-volume recruiting) refers to campaigns where an employer or staffing agency needs to…
Voluntary Turnover
Metrics & AnalyticsVoluntary Turnover is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
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W-2 Employee(W-2)
Contract Types & Employment LawA W-2 employee is a worker classified as an employee under US tax law, where the employer withholds income tax, Social…
W-4 Form
Compliance & DataW-4 Form is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
WARN Act(WARN)
Compliance & DataThe WARN Act (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act) is a US federal law requiring employers with 100 or…
Webhook
Recruitment Tech FoundationsWebhook is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Webhooks
Recruitment Tech FoundationsWebhooks is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Whistleblower
Contract Types & Employment LawWhistleblower is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Whistleblower Protection
Compliance & DataWhistleblower Protection is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Work Sample Test
Candidate Assessment & SelectionA work sample test is a selection assessment that asks candidates to complete a task representative of the actual work…
Work Style Assessment
Hiring Process & WorkflowWork Style Assessment is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Work-Seeker
Contract Types & Employment LawWork-Seeker is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Worker (UK)
Contract Types & Employment LawWorker (UK) is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Worker Classification
Contract Types & Employment LawWorker Classification is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Worker Misclassification
Contract Types & Employment LawWorker misclassification occurs when an employer or staffing agency incorrectly designates a worker as an independent…
Worker Retention
Metrics & AnalyticsWorker Retention is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Workflow Automation
AI & Machine Learning in RecruitmentWorkflow Automation is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Workforce Agility
Workforce ManagementWorkforce Agility is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Workforce Analytics
Metrics & AnalyticsWorkforce Analytics is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Workforce Planning
Workforce ManagementWorkforce planning is the process of analysing current headcount, forecasting future talent needs, and developing…
Working Time Regulations
Compliance & DataWorking Time Regulations is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Written Offer
Hiring Process & WorkflowWritten Offer is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.
Wrongful Termination
Contract Types & Employment LawWrongful Termination is a term used in the recruitment and staffing industry.