quiet hiring

English

Noun

quiet hiring (uncountable)

1. (of an organization) The practice of upskilling employees, gaining additional expertise without hiring new permanent staff members.
   • 2023 March 14, Katherine DeClerq, “What does the term 'quiet hiring' mean? These Toronto experts explain”, in CTV News‎^[1], archived from the original on 2024-05-10:

     The key to making quiet hiring work is communication. If a company is not transparent with their intentions, Candido says an employee may feel like they are being taken advantage of.

   • 2023 April 20, Imane El Atillah, “What is 'quiet hiring' and why is it trending in the workplace?”, in Euronews‎^[2], archived from the original on 023-04-21:

     According to Emily Rose McRae, who leads the Future of Work research team in Gartner's human resources practice, quiet hiring allows employers to keep a steady headcount by focusing instead on nurturing and promoting in-house talent. This strategy can also give current employees the chance to upskill and experiment with new tasks.

   • 2024 May 1, René Janssen, “'Quiet hiring' is silently revolutionising the workplace”, in Euronews‎^[3], archived from the original on 2024-05-06:

     In today's shifting workplace dynamic, a strategic approach to talent management is essential. Quiet hiring, coupled with robust upskilling initiatives, offers a sustainable solution to bridging the skills gap and ensuring long-term success.