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

Talent acquisition

Also called: TA, recruitment

ELI5

The function responsible for attracting and hiring people.

Used in conversation

“The announcement should not get ahead of the agreed process for talent acquisition.”

Pitch context

You will see “Talent acquisition” 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

  • Acqui-hireThe search label “talent acquisition” can route to both entries.
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