Glossary Term: Recruitment Strategies & Concepts

Knowledge Process Outsourcing

Definition: Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) is delegating core, information-related business activities to an external service provider. In KPO, tasks are usually more specialized and advanced

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Lateral Hiring

Definition: Lateral hiring is recruiting skilled and experienced professionals at a similar level to their current role in another organization, bypassing the traditional path of

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Outbound Hiring

Definition: Outbound hiring, also known as proactive recruitment, is a recruitment strategy where employers actively seek out and approach potential candidates rather than waiting for

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Recruiting Metrics

Definition: Recruiting metrics are specific measurements organizations use to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and performance of their hiring processes. These metrics provide insights that can

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Recruitment Marketing

Definition: Recruitment marketing is strategies and tactics an organization uses to find, attract, engage, and nurture potential job candidates before they apply for a job.

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Retained Recruiters

Definition: Retained recruiters are specialized recruitment professionals companies hire to fill senior-level, executive, or other highly specialized positions. Unlike contingency recruiters, who are paid only

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