Evergreen Recruitment

Definition

Continuously recruiting for positions even if they're not currently open. It's like fishing, but with résumés and desperation.

Example Usage

We use evergreen recruitment to build a talent pipeline of qualified candidates.

Origin

Modern HR practice emerging in the 2010s

Fun Fact

Companies using evergreen recruitment fill positions 35% faster than those with traditional recruiting

Source: Modern Recruitment Strategy

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