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Spotify’s secret to winning the hiring war? Keep your talent moving and growing
Spotify combats high attrition and hiring challenges by prioritizing internal mobility, filling over 40% of open roles with internal talent in 2025. The company’s attrition rate (4-6%) is significantly lower than the global average (20%), driven by initiatives like its internal talent marketplace 'Echo' and mandatory internal job postings.
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