Job Poaching, also known as employee poaching, is the practice of actively recruiting talent from competing companies to gain a competitive advantage. It is common in industries like manufacturing, retail, logistics, e-commerce, and facility management services (FMS), where skilled workers are in high demand. Companies use targeted hiring strategies to attract experienced professionals, offering better compensation, career growth, or improved work conditions.

For businesses managing contract workers, gig employees, apprentices, and blue-collar workforce, job poaching can impact workforce stability and retention efforts. To counter this, companies implement strong employee engagement strategies, competitive benefits, and long-term career development programs to enhance workforce loyalty and reduce attrition risks.