HR Glossary

What is Professional Development?

The ongoing process of acquiring new skills, knowledge, and experiences to advance one's career, improve job performance, and stay current in a changing professional environment.

Why it matters in hiring

Professional Development 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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