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

Recruitment funnel

Also called: hiring funnel

ELI5

The stages through which applicants move from sourcing to hire.

Used in conversation

“The announcement should not get ahead of the agreed process for recruitment funnel.”

Pitch context

You will see “Recruitment funnel” 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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