HR Glossary

What is Coaching?

A structured, one-on-one professional development relationship where a coach helps an employee improve performance, build skills, and achieve specific career or behavioral goals through guided conversation and accountability.

Why it matters in hiring

Coaching 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.

Related terms starting with C

• Classroom Training
• Clawback Clause
• Clearance Process
• COBRA
• Cohort-Based Learning
• Commission
• Commuter Benefits
• Compa-Ratio

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