subjective recruitment

[/səbˈdʒektɪv rɪˈkruːtmənt/]
nounpl: subjective recruitments
recrutamento subjetivo
1. A hiring or selection process that relies on personal judgment, impressions, and intuition rather than standardized, objective criteria or metrics
The company's subjective recruitment process led to inconsistent hiring decisions across departments.
O processo de recrutamento subjetivo da empresa resultou em decisões de contratação inconsistentes entre departamentos.
2. Selection based on bias, personal preference, or non-quantifiable factors such as likability or cultural fit without formal evaluation standards
Subjective recruitment can perpetuate discrimination if not properly monitored.
O recrutamento subjetivo pode perpetuar discriminação se não for devidamente monitorado.
In Brazil and the USA, subjective recruitment has become increasingly scrutinized due to diversity and inclusion initiatives. Brazilian companies increasingly adopt objective recruitment processes to comply with labor laws and corporate governance standards. The term reflects growing awareness of unconscious bias in hiring practices across both cultures.
NYC Slang
gut-hire
Synonyms / Sinônimos
intuitive hiringimpression-based recruitmentdiscretionary selectionbiased hiring
Antonyms / Antônimos
objective recruitmentmerit-based selectionstandardized hiringdata-driven recruitment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recrutamento subjetivo
Standard term used in HR contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
recrutamento baseado em impressão pessoal
More descriptive variant in corporate settings
Portugal
recrutamento subjetivo
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, used in formal HR documentation

Related Words

hiring biasrecruitment criteriapersonnel selectioninterview processemployment discrimination

Related Idioms & Phrases

hiring by gut feeling
playing favorites in recruitment
recruiting with rose-tinted glasses
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