HR Glossary

What is SMART Goals?

A goal-setting framework requiring each objective to be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, widely used in performance management, project planning, and employee development to create clear and actionable targets.

Why it matters in hiring

SMART Goals 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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