HR Glossary

What is Competency Development?

The systematic process of identifying, building, and assessing specific skills, knowledge, and behaviors that employees need to perform effectively in current and future roles.

Why it matters in hiring

Competency Development 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

• Compa-Ratio
• Compensation Philosophy
• Compensation Review Cycle
• Compensation Structure
• Competency-Based Interview
• Competency Framework
• Competency Mapping
• Compliance Training

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