Part 1: Foundations of Talent Acquisition

Часть 1: Основы привлечения талантов

A Comprehensive Guide for Russian-Based HR Professionals

Introduction: Welcome to Talent Acquisition

Введение: Добро пожаловать в привлечение талантов

🌟 Добро пожаловать! Welcome!

This comprehensive book is designed specifically for Russian-speaking HR professionals who want to master American talent acquisition and recruiting practices. We understand the unique challenges you face as an English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) speaker learning about a different HR system.

What makes this book special:

  • Inline Russian translations (встроенные русские переводы) for all key terms
  • Detailed US vs UK comparisons to understand English-speaking market differences
  • US vs Russia cultural context throughout
  • Clear, simple English optimized for ESL readers
  • Real-world examples and case studies
  • Practical templates and checklists

What is Talent Acquisition? (Что такое привлечение талантов?)

Talent Acquisition (привлечение талантов) is the strategic, ongoing process of identifying, attracting, and onboarding skilled workers to meet organizational needs. It is more comprehensive and strategic than simple recruiting (рекрутинг).

Recruiting (Рекрутинг)

  • Focus: Filling immediate open positions
  • Timeline: Short-term, reactive
  • Approach: Tactical, transactional
  • Goal: Fill the vacancy quickly
  • Scope: Specific job openings

Talent Acquisition (Привлечение талантов)

  • Focus: Building talent pipelines for future needs
  • Timeline: Long-term, proactive
  • Approach: Strategic, relationship-building
  • Goal: Continuous talent supply aligned with business strategy
  • Scope: Entire workforce planning

The Talent Acquisition Lifecycle (Жизненный цикл привлечения талантов)

The talent acquisition process consists of several interconnected stages:

  1. Workforce Planning (Планирование рабочей силы) - Forecasting future talent needs based on business strategy
  2. Employer Branding (Брендинг работодателя) - Building reputation as an employer of choice
  3. Sourcing (Поиск кандидатов) - Identifying and attracting potential candidates
  4. Screening (Отбор) - Evaluating applications and resumes
  5. Interviewing (Интервьюирование) - Assessing candidates through structured conversations
  6. Assessment (Оценка) - Using tests and tools to evaluate fit
  7. Selection (Выбор) - Making the hiring decision
  8. Offer Management (Управление предложениями) - Extending and negotiating offers
  9. Onboarding (Адаптация) - Integrating new hires into the organization
  10. Measurement (Измерение) - Tracking metrics and continuous improvement

Key Stakeholders (Ключевые заинтересованные стороны)

Stakeholder Role in Talent Acquisition
Recruiters (Рекрутеры) Manage the end-to-end recruiting process, source candidates, conduct initial screenings
Hiring Managers (Менеджеры по найму) Define job requirements, interview candidates, make final hiring decisions
HR Business Partners (HR бизнес-партнеры) Align talent strategy with business needs, advise on workforce planning
Talent Acquisition Leaders (Руководители по привлечению талантов) Set strategy, manage recruiting team, oversee metrics and budget
Sourcers (Специалисты по поиску) Proactively identify and engage passive candidates
Recruiting Coordinators (Координаторы по подбору) Schedule interviews, coordinate logistics, manage candidate communication
Candidates (Кандидаты) The individuals being recruited; their experience is critical

Part 1: Foundations of Talent Acquisition

Часть 1: Основы привлечения талантов

Understanding the American Recruiting Landscape

📊 The US Recruitment Market

The United States has the largest recruitment market in the world:

$186.3B
Market size in 2021
31%
Global market share
$216.2B
Projected for 2023

This is larger than the UK, Japan, and Canada recruitment markets combined. The US IT temporary recruitment sector alone ($41.7B) is nearly as large as the entire UK recruitment market ($51B).

At-Will Employment and Its Impact (Занятость по желанию)

The most fundamental difference between US and other countries' employment systems is at-will employment (занятость по желанию).

⚖️ At-Will Employment Definition

At-will employment means that either the employer or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason (or no reason), with or without notice, as long as the reason is not illegal (e.g., discrimination, retaliation).

Key implications for recruiting:

  • Shorter notice periods (typically 2 weeks vs 1-3 months in UK)
  • Faster hiring cycles
  • Higher employee turnover
  • More transient job market
  • Greater flexibility for both employers and employees

🇺🇸 United States

  • Employment Type: At-will (default)
  • Contracts: Rare, except for executives
  • Notice Period: 2 weeks (customary, not required)
  • Termination: Can be immediate (if legal)
  • Severance: Not legally required
  • Hiring Speed: Fast (days to weeks)

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

  • Employment Type: Contract-based
  • Contracts: Required by law
  • Notice Period: 1-3 months (legally required)
  • Termination: Must follow process, provide reason
  • Severance: Required after 2 years (redundancy pay)
  • Hiring Speed: Slower (weeks to months)

Comprehensive Glossary: English-Russian Recruiting Terminology

Полный глоссарий: англо-русская терминология рекрутинга

This glossary provides English recruiting terms with Russian translations (русские переводы), simple definitions, and notes on American vs British English differences where applicable.

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Adverse Impact Неблагоприятное воздействие

When a selection practice disproportionately excludes a protected group. Measured by the 80% rule (also called four-fifths rule). If a protected group's selection rate is less than 80% of the highest group's rate, adverse impact may exist.

Affirmative Action Позитивные действия

Proactive efforts to ensure equal employment opportunity for protected groups. Required for US federal contractors with 50+ employees and $50,000+ contracts. Note: Not the same as quotas (which are illegal).

Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Система отслеживания кандидатов

Software that manages the recruiting process, including job postings, resume screening, candidate tracking, and reporting. Major platforms: Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS, Taleo.

At-Will Employment Занятость по желанию

Employment relationship that can be terminated by either party at any time for any legal reason. US-specific concept - does not exist in UK or Russia.

Note: This is a sample of the comprehensive glossary. The full chapter contains extensive glossary sections with dozens of terms across multiple categories.