HR Glossary

What is Lateral Hiring?

Recruiting experienced professionals from other organizations for similar-level positions, bringing specialized skills and industry knowledge without a promotion.

Why it matters in hiring

Lateral Hiring 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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