talent acquisition

[/ˈtælənt ækwɪˈzɪʃən/]
noun
atração de talentos
1. The process of identifying, recruiting, and hiring skilled professionals to fill organizational positions
Our talent acquisition team is actively searching for software engineers with machine learning expertise.
Nosso time de atração de talentos está ativamente procurando por engenheiros de software com experiência em aprendizado de máquina.
2. Strategic human resources function focused on sourcing and recruiting qualified candidates for employment
Talent acquisition has become increasingly competitive in the tech industry.
A atração de talentos tornou-se cada vez mais competitiva na indústria de tecnologia.
Talent acquisition has become a critical business function in both Brazil and the USA, particularly in tech hubs like São Paulo and Silicon Valley. In Brazil, it reflects the growing professionalization of HR practices and the increased competition for skilled workers in emerging markets. The term is predominantly used in corporate, consulting, and technology sectors.
NYC Slang
talent grab
Synonyms / Sinônimos
recruitmenthiringstaffingpersonnel acquisitionhuman capital acquisition
Antonyms / Antônimos
employee turnoverstaff reductiondownsizing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atração de talentos
Most common translation; widely used in corporate and HR contexts
São Paulo
recrutamento de talentos
Alternative used in major corporate hubs; slightly more formal
Rio de Janeiro
captação de talentos
Less common but used in some professional circles
Portugal
aquisição de talentos
Direct translation preferred in European Portuguese contexts

Related Words

headhuntingrecruitingonboardinghuman resourcescandidate sourcingemployer branding

Related Idioms & Phrases

hunting for talent
poaching talent
war for talent
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