HR Glossary

What is Commission?

A percentage-based or tiered payment earned by an employee for generating sales, closing deals, or producing revenue, typically paid in addition to or instead of a base salary.

Why it matters in hiring

Commission 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

• Clearance Process
• Coaching
• COBRA
• Cohort-Based Learning
• Commuter Benefits
• Compa-Ratio
• Compensation Philosophy
• Compensation Review Cycle

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