recruitment
Lateral Hiring
Lateral Hiring refers to recruiting experienced professionals from other organisations for mid to senior-level roles. In India, lateral hiring is prevalent in IT, banking, and consulting where domain expertise and immediate productivity are critical. It typically involves higher compensation, targeted headhunting, and a shorter onboarding timeline compared to campus recruitment.
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