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Meaning of quiet hiring | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The practice of upskilling employees, gaining additional expertise without hiring new permanent staff members.

uncountable

Examples

“The key to making quiet hiring work is communication. If a company is not transparent with their intentions, Candido says an employee may feel like they are being taken advantage of.”
“According to Emily Rose McRae, who leads the Future of Work research team in Gartner's human resources practice, quiet hiring allows employers to keep a steady headcount by focusing instead on nurturing and promoting in-house talent. This strategy can also give current employees the chance to upskill and experiment with new tasks.”
“In today's shifting workplace dynamic, a strategic approach to talent management is essential. Quiet hiring, coupled with robust upskilling initiatives, offers a sustainable solution to bridging the skills gap and ensuring long-term success.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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