What is Quiet Hiring?

Quiet hiring is a recruitment strategy that involves conducting a confidential or discreet hiring process, often used when an organization wants to keep the hiring process private or minimize disruption. It may be employed in situations such as replacing key positions without causing unrest, hiring for sensitive roles, or avoiding competitors' awareness. Quiet hiring practices may include confidential job postings, targeted networking, discreet interviews, and careful communication to maintain confidentiality until the final hiring decision is made.