Talent Glossary
Browse 5 talent terms defined in plain English, from the cultural dictionary of computing.
5 Talent Terms
- Acqui-hire
- Acqui-hire is a business strategy where a company is acquired primarily for its talented employees rather than its products, technology, or revenue. The...
- Acqui-hire
- Acqui-hire (also spelled acquihire or acq-hire) is an acquisition strategy in the technology industry where a company purchases another company primarily to...
- Code Star
- A standout developer widely recognized for skill, output, or influence. In engineering slang, code star can be admiration or a warning sign that hero culture...
- Employer Brand
- How a company is perceived as a place to work, including its reputation, mission, culture, and employee experience. Strong employer brand can materially...
- Triple Threat
- A person or tool that is strong across three important dimensions. In engineering slang, a triple threat engineer might be strong in coding, systems thinking,...
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