What is quiet hiring?
Quiet hiring is a recruitment method in which companies fill open positions without publicising the job listing or making a formal announcement. Instead, they reach out to passive job seekers or members of their professional network who might be a good fit for the role. The goal of quiet hiring is to fill positions with top talent quickly and discreetly, without attracting a large volume of applications from unqualified candidates. This is the impact on start-ups: