**What is **Job Poaching ?
Job Poaching, also called Employee Poaching, is a deliberate strategy where companies hire employees from their competitors. This practice is particularly prevalent for roles requiring specialized, in-demand skill sets.
The term “poaching” originates from illegal hunting, but in the context of employment, job poaching is entirely legal. It is commonly observed in industries like software development, programming, and data analysis, where highly skilled professionals are essential.
For instance, a recruiter from a rival company may approach a skilled engineer or software developer, offering better pay or additional benefits to entice them to switch organizations.
How HR teams use this term
HR teams usually use Job Poaching when they write policies, explain employee communication, review payroll or leave records, or keep employee data clean in an HRMS.
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