Your complete reference guide to staffing industry terminology, HR technology, compliance frameworks, and recruitment metrics.
The use of artificial intelligence to automatically evaluate resumes, assess candidate qualifications, and rank applicants based on role requirements — replacing or augmenting manual resume review.
AI & TechnologySoftware that automates the hiring process by managing job postings, collecting applications, screening resumes, and tracking candidates through each stage of recruitment.
TechnologyA staffing arrangement where an independent contractor or their company invoices the staffing agency or client company directly, operating as a business-to-business relationship rather than an employer-employee one.
Staffing ModelsThe structured flow of candidates through various stages of the recruitment process — from initial sourcing through screening, evaluation, interview, offer, and placement.
OperationsA hiring model where workers are employed on fixed-term contracts through a staffing agency, which handles payroll, compliance, and benefits while the worker performs duties at the client site.
Staffing ModelsA system designed to manage and nurture relationships with candidates over time, including passive talent who are not actively applying but may be suitable for future roles.
TechnologyA staffing arrangement where a candidate begins as a contractor with the option for the client to convert them to a permanent employee after a trial period, typically 3-6 months.
Staffing ModelsA model where an enterprise outsources all or part of its recruitment function to an external provider who acts as an extension of the internal HR team.
OperationsThe distribution of candidate sourcing across different channels — job boards, referrals, social media, direct sourcing, vendor networks — and the relative effectiveness of each channel.
OperationsA formal document that defines the scope, deliverables, timelines, and commercial terms of a staffing engagement or project-based contractor deployment.
OperationsCVPRO's AI-generated, branded candidate profile that presents verified skills, AI evaluation scores, and professional summaries in a standardized, client-ready format.
CVPRO FeaturesThe process of managing relationships, performance, compliance, and commercial terms with external staffing suppliers who provide contingent workers to an organization.
OperationsA platform used by enterprises to manage their external staffing vendors, track contractor performance, handle rate negotiations, and ensure compliance across multiple vendor relationships.
TechnologyCVPRO brings AI Screening, QBank, Super Resume, and Fitment Reports together in one powerful platform built for Indian staffing agencies.