HR Glossary

What is Goal Setting?

The process of defining specific, measurable objectives that employees should achieve within a given timeframe, serving as the foundation of performance management by connecting individual work to organizational strategy and providing clear criteria for evaluating success.

Why it matters in hiring

Goal Setting 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 G

• Glass Ceiling
• Global Payroll
• Goal Alignment
• Goal Cascading
• Golden Handcuffs
• Golden Parachute
• Good Conduct Certificate (UAE)
• GOSI - General Organization for Social Insurance (Saudi Arabia)

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