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

Attrition backfill

Also called: replacement hire

ELI5

Hiring to replace employees who leave.

Used in conversation

“Can we test the claim about attrition backfill against employee data and lived experience?”

Pitch context

You will see “Attrition backfill” 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.

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