HR Glossary

What is Span of Control?

The number of direct reports a single manager supervises within an organization, typically ranging from 3 to 15 depending on role complexity, team maturity, and the nature of the work being performed.

Why it matters in hiring

Span of Control 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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