quiet hiring (uncountable)
- (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.