HR Glossary

What is Social Learning?

A learning approach rooted in Albert Bandura's social learning theory where employees acquire knowledge, skills, and behaviors by observing, imitating, and interacting with colleagues rather than through formal instruction alone.

Why it matters in hiring

Social Learning 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.

Related terms starting with S

• Skills Passport
• SkillsFuture (Singapore)
• SkillsFuture Credit (Singapore)
• SMART Goals
• Social Recruiting
• Social Security Tax
• Soft Skills Training
• Solid Performer

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