HR Glossary

What is Lateral Move?

A transfer to a different role, team, or function at the same organizational level and comparable compensation, designed to broaden skills, improve engagement, or find a better role fit.

Why it matters in hiring

Lateral Move 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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