HR Glossary

What is High-Potential (HiPo) Employee?

An employee identified as having the ability, aspiration, and engagement to rise to and succeed in more senior or critical positions within the organization.

Why it matters in hiring

High-Potential (HiPo) Employee 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.

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• Health and Safety at Work Act
• Health Insurance
• High Performer
• HIPAA
• Hiring Freeze
• Hiring Manager
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Housing Allowance (UAE)

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