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

Intern

Also called: trainee

ELI5

A person undertaking supervised work experience, with legal status varying by arrangement.

Used in conversation

“Counsel wants intern clarified before anyone signs.”

Pitch context

You will see “Intern” 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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