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Headcount, hiring & workforce planning · Core

Talent pipeline

Also called: candidate pipeline

ELI5

Potential internal or external candidates for future roles.

Used in conversation

“The announcement should not get ahead of the agreed process for talent pipeline.”

Pitch context

You will see “Talent pipeline” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches headcount, hiring & workforce planning.

Why it matters: In headcount, hiring & workforce planning, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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