Also you can hear the term “Acqui-hiring” “Acqhired” “Acqui-Hire”.
The companies doing the buying say it is a talent acquisition, and it typically comes with a price per head. companies doing the buying say it is a talent acquisition, and it typically comes with a price per head.
Acqui-hiring has become increasingly common in VC-backed startup companies, especially within the competitive technology sector. Tech Startups are eager to find out what Google, Facebook or Twitter are looking for in a potential acquisition.
Coined by Ben Zimmer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Zimmer