HR Glossary

What is Kirkpatrick Model?

A four-level training evaluation framework measuring Reaction, Learning, Behavior, and Results, created by Dr. Donald Kirkpatrick in 1959 and still the most widely used model for assessing training effectiveness.

Why it matters in hiring

Kirkpatrick Model 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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