HR Glossary

What is Affinity Group?

An informal, voluntary group of employees who share a common identity, background, or interest and meet regularly for mutual support, networking, and community building within the workplace.

Why it matters in hiring

Affinity Group comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

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