Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Headcount, hiring & workforce planning · Core

Apprentice

Also called: apprenticeship worker

ELI5

A worker learning an occupation through structured employment and training.

Used in conversation

“The people plan needs to explain how apprentice affects roles and decisions.”

Pitch context

You will see “Apprentice” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches headcount, hiring & workforce planning.

Why it matters: In headcount, hiring & workforce planning, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

Sources & evidence · 2

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