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

Candidate slate

Also called: shortlist

ELI5

The group of candidates advanced for comparison or interview.

Used in conversation

“Who is accountable for candidate slate, and who is affected by it?”

Pitch context

You will see “Candidate slate” 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.

Connected terms

  • ShortlistThe search label “shortlist” can route to both entries.
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