HR Glossary

What is Cultural Intelligence (CQ)?

A measurable capability that reflects how effectively a person can function in culturally diverse settings, covering the motivation to engage, knowledge of cultural norms, strategic thinking about cross-cultural encounters, and the ability to adapt behavior accordingly.

Why it matters in hiring

Cultural Intelligence (CQ) 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

• Critical Incident Method
• Cross-Training
• Crowdsourced Feedback
• Cultural Fit
• Culture Add
• Culture Fit
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

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