Job poaching, also known as employee poaching or talent poaching, refers to the intentional and strategic act of companies actively recruiting and hiring employees from competing organizations. Job poaching involves a deliberate and targeted effort by companies to identify, approach, and recruit employees from rival organizations. Job poaching is more common in industries or roles where there is a scarcity of individuals with specialized skills or expertise. Companies engaged in job poaching often offer competitive compensation packages to entice employees away from their current positions. Recruiters or representatives from one company may proactively reach out to employees of another organization, expressing interest in their skills and inviting them to consider a switch. Job poaching relies on industry networks and relationships. Job poaching may involve approaching employees who have non-compete agreements with their current employers.