aggressive recruitment
[/əˈɡrɛsɪv rɪˈkruːtmənt/]
noun
recrutamento agressivo
1. an intensified, forceful, and competitive effort to attract and hire qualified candidates, often involving proactive outreach, multiple recruitment channels, and persistent persuasion tactics
The tech company launched an aggressive recruitment campaign to fill 200 positions before the end of the quarter.
A empresa de tecnologia iniciou uma campanha de recrutamento agressivo para preencher 200 posições antes do fim do trimestre.
2. recruitment strategies that emphasize speed, volume, and competitive advantage in talent acquisition, sometimes with controversial or high-pressure methods
Their aggressive recruitment tactics included signing bonuses and poaching employees from competitors.
Suas táticas de recrutamento agressivo incluíram bônus de assinatura e contratação de funcionários de concorrentes.
In Brazilian corporate culture, aggressive recruitment is common in competitive sectors like technology, finance, and consulting. The term reflects the dynamic and competitive nature of the Brazilian job market, particularly in São Paulo. In the USA, especially in tech hubs like NYC and Silicon Valley, aggressive recruitment often involves signing bonuses, flexible work arrangements, and competitive poaching of talent. The practice is generally accepted but can raise ethical concerns about loyalty and market saturation in competitive industries.
NYC Slang
hard-core recruiting / heavy recruiting / cutthroat hiring
Related Idioms & Phrases
raid talent from competitors
go all out in recruitment
pull out all the stops to hire
take the gloves off in hiring
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