HR Glossary

Discover the essential HR insights you need in our comprehensive glossary. Explore a wealth of human capital terms and concepts, empowering you to navigate the world of HR with confidence.

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Affirmative Action

It refers to policies and practices designed to promote the representation of individuals from histo...

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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

It refers to various methods to resolve disputes outside traditional legal proceedings. ADR methods ...

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Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)

It is a federal law prohibiting employment discrimination against individuals 40 or older. The ADEA ...

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Affective Commitment

It refers to an individual's emotional attachment, identification, and involvement with an organizat...

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

In the context of human resources refers to the application of AI technologies and techniques to enh...

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA

It is a landmark civil rights law that was enacted in the United States in 1990. The ADA prohibits d...

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Ageism

It refers to the Discrimination or prejudice against individuals based on their age, typically again...

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Agile Organization

It is a company or business that has adopted the principles of Agile methodology in its operations. ...

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American Payroll Association (APA)

to individuals who have demonstrated their expertise in payroll management. The CPP certification is...

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Adverse Impact

It refers to the disproportionate and negative effects that certain employment practices or policies...

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Assessment Centre

It is a comprehensive and structured evaluation process used by organizations to assess the skills, ...

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Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

It is a software application that helps organizations streamline and automate their recruitment pro...

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Compensable factors

It refer to a job's characteristics or attributes that determine its relative value within an organi...

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Compensation benchmarking

It is comparing an organization's compensation practices to those of other organizations in the same...

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Compensation mix

It refers to the combination of various forms of compensation that an organization offers to its emp...

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Cost of living

It refers to the amount of money required to maintain a certain standard of living in a particular l...

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Cash in lieu of leave

It is a practice where an employer offers employees the option to receive a cash payment in exchange...

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Career Plateau

It refers to a point in an individual's career where they experience a lack of growth or advancement...

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Compensatory Time Off

It is a work arrangement where employees are given paid time off instead of overtime pay for working...

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Compressed Workweek

It is a type of work schedule that allows employees to work full-time in fewer than the traditional ...

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Constructive Discharge

It is a legal term that refers to a situation in which an employee resigns from their job due to int...

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Contingent Worker

It is a type of employee who does not have an explicit or implicit contract for long-term employment...

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C-suite

It refers to the group of top executives within a company who hold the highest-ranking positions. Th...

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Certificate of Service

In the context of employment contracts, is a document provided by an employer to an employee upon th...

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Clawback Clause

It refers to a provision in an executive compensation agreement that allows a company to reclaim or ...

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Competitive Pay

It refers to the compensation or salary offered by an employer that is in line with or exceeds the p...

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Contemporary Organization

It refers to a modern and current type of organization that operates in the present time. It is char...

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Cover Letter

It is a formal document that accompanies a resume or job application. It is typically addressed to a...

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Confirmation of Employment

It is a formal document provided by an employer to verify the employment status of an individual. It...

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Cross-Functional Team

It is a group of individuals from different functional areas or departments within an organization w...

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Compa ratio

It is a compensation metric organizations use to determine how an employee's salary compares to the ...

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Conditions of Employment

It refer to the terms and provisions that govern the relationship between an employer and an employe...

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Career levels

It refer to the different stages or levels of progression within a particular career path. A combina...

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California Labor Laws

It refer to the set of regulations and statutes that govern California's employers' and employees' r...

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Career Plateau

It is a stage in a person's professional life where they experience a lack of upward Mobility or gro...

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CASDI

It stands for California State Disability Insurance. California's state-run program provides short-t...

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Cafeteria Plan

It is an employee benefit plan that allows employees to choose from various pre-tax benefits. These ...

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Cost-Per-Hire (CPH)

It is a metric organizations use to calculate the cost of hiring a new employee. It includes all the...

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Career Break

It refers to a period of time when an individual takes a significant break from their regular employ...

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Diversity and inclusion

It refer to policies and practices that promote a diverse workforce and create an inclusive workplac...

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Demotion

It is lowering an employee's rank or position within a company or organization. This can occur for v...

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Dual Career Ladder

It is a career development strategy that allows employees to advance in their careers without necess...

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Digital Nomad

It is a person who uses technology, such as laptops, smartphones, and the internet, to work remotely...

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De Minimis Rule

It is a legal principle that states that small or minor matters are not to be considered in a court ...

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Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

It is a pre-tax benefit account used to pay for eligible dependent care expenses, such as daycare, p...

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Differential Pay

It refers to the additional compensation provided to employees who work under certain conditions or ...

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DEI

Stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. It is an acronym that represents a set of principles an...

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Delayering

It is a management strategy that involves reducing the number of hierarchical layers within an organ...

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Defined Benefit Plan

It is a type of retirement plan in which an employer promises to pay an employee a specified amount...

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Defined contribution plan

It is a retirement plan in which the employer, employee, or both contribute to an individual account...

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Discretionary Bonus

It is a type of bonus that an employer can choose to give to employees at their own discretion, rath...

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Digital Natives

It refer to individuals who have grown up in a world where digital technology is prevalent and have ...

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Direct Report

It refers to an employee who directly reports to a specific manager or supervisor within an organiza...

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Employee compensation

It refers to the total amount of financial and non-financial rewards an employee receives in exchang...

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Employee engagement

It refers to employees' commitment and motivation towards their work and their organization. Engaged...

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Employee retention

It refers to an organization's ability to keep its employees over a period of time. It involves crea...

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Employee turnover

It refers to the rate at which employees leave an organization. It is typically measured as a percen...

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Employee wellness

It refers to an organization's efforts to promote the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of...

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Employee promotion

It refers to advancing an employee to a higher position within a company or organization. This can r...

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External Equity

It refers to the fairness and consistency of pay and other rewards for employees compared to the ex...

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Employee Termination

It refers to the process of ending an employee's contract or employment with a company....

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Employment Contract

It is a legal agreement between an employer and an employee that outlines the terms and conditions o...

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Employee Referral Program

It is a recruitment strategy that encourages current employees to refer qualified candidates for job...

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Employee Self-Service Portal (ESS)

It is a web-based application that enables employees to perform various HR-related tasks and access ...

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Exempt Position

It is a type of employment classification that is exempt from certain provisions of the Fair Labor S...

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Employer Brand

It refers to the reputation and image that an organization has as an employer, as perceived by its c...

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Exit Interview

It is a meeting between an employee who is leaving a company and a representative of the Organizatio...

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Expatriate

It is a person who lives outside their native country, either temporarily or permanently, often for ...

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Extrinsic Rewards

These are tangible rewards given to individuals for performing a specific task or achieving a certai...

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Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS)

It is a metric companies use to measure employee loyalty and satisfaction. It is based on the Net Pr...

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Employee Retention

It refers to an organization's ability to retain its employees over a period of time....

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Employee Background Check

It is a process that involves verifying the information provided by a job applicant on their resume ...

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Employee Reference Checks

These are a common part of the hiring process where potential employers contact previous employers o...

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Employee Attrition

It refers to the natural process of employees leaving an organization for reasons such as retirement...

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Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

These are voluntary, employee-led groups formed based on shared characteristics such as race, ethnic...

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Exempt Position

It is a job classification exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions. This...

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Executive Manager

It is a high-level position within an organization responsible for overseeing a company or departmen...

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Executive Management

It refers to individuals overseeing and directing an organization's operations and strategic decisio...

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Employee Orientation

It also known as onboarding, is the process of introducing and familiarizing new employees with thei...

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Employee Relations

It refers to the dynamic and multifaceted relationship between employers and employees within an org...

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Employee Value Proposition (EVP)

It refers to the unique set of benefits and rewards that an organization offers to its employees in ...

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Employment Offer Letter

It is a formal document that is sent by an employer to a potential employee who has been selected fo...

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Employee Empowerment

It refers to the process of granting employees the authority, autonomy, and responsibility to make d...

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Ex Gratia Payment

It refers to a voluntary payment made by an employer to an employee, typically in addition to any le...

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Employee relations

It refer to the management of relationships between employers and employees. It involves creating an...

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Employee Grievance

It refers to a formal complaint made by an employee against their employer or another employee withi...

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Employee Value Proposition (EVP)

It is the unique set of benefits and rewards that an organization offers to its employees in exchang...

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Employment At Will

It is a legal doctrine that allows employers to terminate an employee's employment at any time, for ...

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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

It is a work-based intervention program designed to identify and assist employees in resolving perso...

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Employer Identification Number (EIN)

It is a unique nine-digit number assigned by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to businesses and ot...

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Employee Deductions

It is money subtracted from an employee's gross pay or salary. These deductions are typically made t...

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Employee Retention Tax Credits (ERTCs)

These are a tax incentive the government provides to encourage businesses to retain employees during...

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Employee Lifetime Value (ELTV)

It is a metric used to measure the long-term value that an employee brings to an organization. It ca...

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Employment Status

It refers to the classification of an individual's work arrangement or relationship with an employer...

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Employee Database

It is a structured collection of data that stores information about the employees within an organiz...

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Employee's Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI)

It is a social security benefit provided to employees in India under the Employees' Provident Fund a...

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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

It is a federal law in the United States that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping,...

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Featherbedding

It is a term used to describe artificially creating jobs or increasing the number of employees in a ...

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Forced Ranking

It is a performance management system that requires managers to rank employees in order of perceived...

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Forced Distribution

It is a performance management system that requires managers to rate employees based on a predetermi...

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Flexible Benefits Plan

also known as a "cafeteria plan," is an employee benefit program that allows employees to choose fro...

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Form I-9

Also known as the Employment Eligibility Verification Form, is a document employers in the United St...

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Full-time equivalent (FTE)

It is a unit of measure used to calculate an individual's workload or employment status in relation ...

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Furlough

It is a temporary leave of absence or suspension from work, often due to economic or business reason...

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Fringe Benefits

Refer to non-wage compensations provided by employers to their employees in addition to their regula...

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Front Pay

It is a legal term used in employment law to refer to the compensation awarded to an employee who ha...

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Factor Comparison

It is a method used in job evaluation to determine the relative value or worth of different jobs wit...

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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

It is a federal law in the United States that requires covered employers to provide employees with j...

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Form 1040-ES

It is a tax form used by self-employed individuals or with income that is not subject to withholding...

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Full-Time Hour

It refers to the standard number of hours an employee works full-time. While the definition may vary...

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Fully Insured Plan

It is a type of health insurance plan where the insurance company assumes all the financial risk ass...

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Floating Holiday

It is a type of paid time off that allows employees to choose when they take a day off work. Unlike...

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Floater Holidays

Also known as floating holidays or personal days, are additional paid days off that employees can us...

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Gender Pay gap

It refers to the difference in earnings between men and women in the workforce. It is typically calc...

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Gross Up

It refers to adjusting an employee's salary or wages so that they receive a certain net amount after...

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Gender Expression

Refers to how individuals present their gender identity to others through appearance, behavior, and ...

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Gender Identity

Refers to an individual's deeply held sense of their gender, which may or may not align with the sex...

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Gender Wage Gap

It refers to the difference in earnings between men and women in the workforce. It is typically meas...

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Gig Worker

Also known as a freelance worker or independent contractor, is an individual who performs short-term...

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Gainsharing

It is a performance-based incentive system that aims to improve productivity and efficiency within a...

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Geographic Pay Differential

It refers to the variation in wages or salaries based on the geographic location of a job....

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Gross Misconduct

It refers to serious and severe behaviour that violates the ethical standards, rules, or policies o...

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GRPI Model

It is a framework used in project management and team development to assess and improve team perform...

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Gen Z

The definition of Generation Z or Gen Z Generations are often defined b...

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Generation X

It refers to the demographic cohort born between the mid-1960s and early 1980s. This generation foll...

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Gratuity

It refers to a form of monetary benefit provided to employees by their employers as a token of appre...

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Glass Ceiling

It refers to an invisible barrier that prevents certain groups of people, particularly women and min...

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Genetic-Based Discrimination

It is the unfair treatment or prejudice against individuals based on their genetic information. It o...

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Golden Handcuffs

It refer to financial incentives or benefits that are designed to keep employees loyal to a company ...

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Gig Economy

It refers to a labor market characterized by the prevalence of short-term, temporary, or freelance w...

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Human capital

It refers to the collective knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience of an organization's workfo...

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Headcount

It refers to the number of individuals employed by a company or organization. It measures the total ...

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Hours of work

It refer to the specific period during which an employee is expected to be present and actively work...

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High-Performance Culture

It is a workplace environment that prioritizes achieving exceptional results through teamwork, conti...

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Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

It is an employee benefit program that allows individuals to set aside pre-tax dollars from their sa...

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Health Savings Account (HSA)

It is a tax-advantaged savings account that individuals can use to pay for qualified medical expense...

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Horizontal Organization

It also known as a flat or decentralized organization, is a type of organizational structure that pr...

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Hostile Work Environment

It refers to a workplace environment in which an employee is subjected to unwelcome or offensive beh...

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Human Resource Management System (HRMS)

It is a software or online platform that combines various HR functions and processes into one integr...

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Hybrid organization

It also known the blended value organization, is a type of organization that combines elements of bo...

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Holiday Pay

It refers to the compensation that an employee receives for taking time off from work during designa...

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Human Capital ROI

It also known as Return on Investment in Human Capital, is a metric used to measure the value and ef...

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Hierarchy of Needs

It is a psychological theory proposed by Abraham Maslow in 1943. It suggests that human beings have ...

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HR Audit

It is a comprehensive review and evaluation of an organization's human resources policies, procedure...

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Human Resources (HR) Generalist

It is a professional who plays a crucial role in managing various aspects of the HR function within ...

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Human Resources Analytics

Also known as HR analytics or people analytics, is the application of data analysis and statistical ...

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Human Resource Outsourcing (HRO)

It is a business practice where an organization contracts with an external service provider to handl...

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HR Policies and Procedures

These are guidelines and rules established by an organization to govern how the managers and the emp...

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Hourly salary

It refers to the amount of money an employee is paid for each hour of work they perform. It is a com...

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Halo Effect and the Horn Effect

These are cognitive biases that influence our perception of others based on a single trait or charac...

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

It is a federal law enacted in 1996 in the United States. Its primary goal is to protect the privacy...

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Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

It is an employer-funded health benefit plan that helps employees cover their medical expenses. It i...

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Human Resource Information System (HRIS)

It is a software or online platform that enables organizations to manage and automate various human ...

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Human Resources Management (HRM)

It refers to the strategic approach and effective management of an organization's workforce. It invo...

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Human Resources (HR) Business Partner

It is a strategic role within an organization that focuses on aligning HR practices with the overall...

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Job description

It is a document that outlines the duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements of a s...

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Job analysis

It is gathering information about a job to determine its duties, responsibilities, qualifications, a...

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Job Family

It is a group of jobs with similar characteristics, such as required skills, knowledge, and responsi...

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Job Evaluation

It is a systematic process of determining the relative worth or value of different jobs within an or...

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Job Enrichment

It is a management strategy that aims to enhance the content and nature of an employee's job by prov...

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Job Ranking

It refers to the process of evaluating and categorizing jobs within an organization based on their r...

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Just-Cause Termination

It refers to the legal grounds or reasons that an employer may have to terminate an employee's emplo...

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Job Dissatisfaction

It refers to the feeling of unhappiness, discontent, or dissatisfaction that employees experience in...

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Job Involvement

It refers to the degree to which an individual is emotionally invested and engaged in their work. It...

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Job Board

It is an online platform or website that serves as a centralized hub for employers to post job vacan...

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Job Rotation

It refers to the practice of moving employees between different roles or positions within an organiz...

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Johari Window

It is a psychological tool that helps individuals understand their relationships with others and th...

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Job Abandonment

It refers to a situation where an employee voluntarily and without any prior notice or communication...

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Job Analysis

It is a systematic process that involves gathering and analyzing information about the tasks, respo...

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Job Reference Immunity Statutes

Also known as employment reference immunity laws or employment reference protection laws, are legal ...

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Job Hopping

It refers to frequently changing jobs or employers within a relatively short period. It is character...

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Lateral Transfer

It is a job change within an organization that involves moving from one department, team, or role to...

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Labour Certification

It is also known as a labour certification application or PERM (Program Electronic Review Management...

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Labour Force

It refers to the total number of individuals who are either employed or actively seeking employment ...

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Layoff

It refers to the temporary or permanent termination of employment by an employer due to various reas...

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Labour Union

Also known as a Trade Union, is an organization formed by workers in a particular industry or occupa...

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Learning Management System (LMS)

It is a software application or platform that facilitates the administration, delivery, and tracking...

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Leadership Development

It refers to the process of enhancing and cultivating the skills, knowledge, and abilities of indiv...

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Learning and Development

It refers to the process of acquiring knowledge, skills, and competencies that enable personal and p...

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Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)

It is a compensation program that rewards employees for achieving long-term strategic goals and obj...

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Labour Market

Refers to the interaction between employers and employees, where individuals offer their skills and ...

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Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

It is a tax-advantaged savings account that allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for...

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Leave Accrual Process

It refers to the systematic accumulation of paid time off or leave entitlements for employees over a...

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Leave of Absence

It is when an individual is granted permission to be away from their regular duties or responsibilit...

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Merit Pay

It is a compensation system that rewards employees based on their performance and contributions to t...

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Market Pricing

It refers to determining the appropriate salary or wage for a particular job based on market data. T...

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Merit Increase

It is a salary increase given to an employee based on performance....

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Millenials

What is the definition of millennials? The term "millennial" refers to ...

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Management

Refers to planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling resources to achieve specific goals an...

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Manager

It is an individual within an organization who is responsible for overseeing and directing the acti...

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Mandatory Benefits

It also known as statutory benefits or legally required benefits, are a set of employee benefits tha...

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Metrics

These are quantitative measures used to assess and evaluate the performance, progress, or success of...

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Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)

It refers to a business that is owned, operated, and controlled by individuals who belong to minorit...

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Mission Statement

It is a concise and clear statement that defines the purpose, goals, and values of an organization o...

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Mental Workload

It refers to the cognitive demands and resources required to perform a specific task or set of tasks...

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Management by Objectives (MBO)

It is a management philosophy and approach that focuses on setting specific objectives and goals for...

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Management Style

It refers to the approach and manner in which a manager leads and directs their team or organization...

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Minimum wage

It is the lowest hourly rate employers legally pay their employees for their work. The minimum wage ...

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Military Leave

Also known as military duty leave or military service leave, refers to a specific type of leave gran...

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Matrix Organization

It is a type of organizational structure that combines elements of both functional and project-based...

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Micromanagement

It is a management style characterized by excessive control, close supervision, and an excessive foc...

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Negligent Referral

It refers to a situation where an individual or organization provides a recommendation or referral f...

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Negligent Retention

It refers to a legal concept that holds employers liable for retaining an employee who they knew or ...

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Nepotism

It refers to the practice of favoring or showing preferential treatment to one's relatives, particul...

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New-Hire Reporting

Refers to the process of reporting newly hired employees to the appropriate government agency. This ...

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Noncompete Agreement

It also known as a noncompetition agreement or a restrictive covenant, is a legal contract between a...

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Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA)

It also known as a confidentiality agreement, is a legal contract between two or more parties that o...

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Nondiscretionary Bonus

Refers to a type of bonus that is guaranteed and predetermined by an employer....

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Nondiscrimination Testing

Refers to a set of regulations and procedures designed to ensure that employee benefit plans, such a...

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Nonexempt Position

Refers to a type of employment classification that is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor St...

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Non-Exempt Employee

It refers to an individual who is not exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FL...

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Non-Qualified Plans

Non-qualified deferred compensation plans, are employer-sponsored retirement savings plans that do n...

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Negligent Hiring

It refers to a legal concept that holds employers responsible for the actions of their employees if ...

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Net Pay

It refers to the amount of money an employee receives after deductions and withholdings have been su...

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Peter Principle

It is a concept in management theory that suggests that employees are promoted based on their perfor...

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Performance management

t is setting goals, evaluating progress, and providing employee feedback to improve job performance....

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Performance appraisal

It is also known as performance evaluation or performance review, is the process of assessing an emp...

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Pay Compression

It refers to a situation where there is little difference in pay between employees with different le...

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Pay Equity

It refers to the principle that employees should receive equal pay for equal work, regardless of gen...

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Pay Transparency

It refers to openly sharing information about employee compensation, including salaries, bonuses, an...

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Percentile

It is a statistical measure used to indicate the value below which a given percentage of observation...

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Pay Grade

Groups jobs of equal value to the organization, often a product of a job evaluation process....

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Progression

It refers to the difference in pay between midpoint salaries for two adjacent grades....

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Pay Spine

It is a chart or table that outlines the salary ranges for different job positions within an organiz...

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Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)

It is a formal process used by organizations to address and improve an employee's performance that i...

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

It refers to specialized clothing, equipment, or gear that is designed to protect individuals from p...

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Protected Class

It refers to a group of individuals who are legally safeguarded against discrimination based on cer...

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Protected Concerted Activity

Refers to the legal right of employees to engage in collective action to improve their working condi...

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Phased Retirement

It refers to a flexible work arrangement that allows employees to gradually transition from full-tim...

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People Operations

It also known as human resources or HR, is a field that focuses on managing and optimizing the human...

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Pre-Tax Deductions

It refer to specific expenses or contributions that are subtracted from an individual's gross income...

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Psychometric Testing

It refers to the measurement and evaluation of psychological traits, abilities, and characteristics ...

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Payroll Software

It is a computer program or application that automates and streamlines the process of managing emplo...

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Pay/Salary Structure

It depicts job grades within an organization showing the minimum, midpoint and maximum salary for ea...

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Performance-Based Pay

Also known as pay-for-performance or merit-based pay, is a compensation system in which an individua...

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Paid Biweekly

It refers to a payment schedule in which employees receive their wages or salaries every two weeks. ...

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Paid Holiday

It refers to a designated day off from work for employees, during which they receive their regular p...

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Progressive Discipline

It is a structured approach that employers use to address employee performance or behavioral issues....

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Pink Collar Jobs

It refer to a specific category of jobs that are predominantly held by women. These jobs are often a...

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Recruitment

It is the process of identifying and attracting qualified candidates for open positions within an or...

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Range penetration

It refers to the extent to which an individual salary has moved within a grade salary range and is e...

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Reasonable Accommodation

It refers to the legal requirement for employers ers to make adjustments or modifications to policie...

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Reasonable Person Standard

It is a legal concept used to determine the standard of behavior expected from an individual in a gi...

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Recruiting

It refers to the process of finding, attracting, and selecting qualified individuals to fill job vac...

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Red Circle Rate

It is a pay rate that is above the maximum range assigned to the job grade....

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Reduction in Force (RIF)

It refers to the process of downsizing or restructuring an organization by eliminating a portion of ...

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Regular Rate

It refers to the hourly rate of pay that an employee is entitled to receive for their normal working...

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Repatriation

Refers to the process of returning a person or group of people back to their country of origin or ci...

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Reverse Mentoring

It is a unique form of mentoring where the traditional roles of mentor and mentee are reversed. In t...

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Right-to-Sue Letter

Also known as a Notice of Right to Sue, is a document issued by a government agency, typically the E...

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Right-to-Work State

It is a term used to describe a state in the United States that has enacted legislation that prohibi...

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Retro Pay

It refers to the compensation owed to an employee for work performed in the past but not properly co...

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Retention Bonus

It is a financial incentive offered by an employer to encourage employees to stay with the company f...

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Rightsizing

It is a term used in business and organizational management to describe the process of optimizing th...

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Religious Accommodation

It refers to the practice of making adjustments or modifications in the workplace or other settings ...

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Remuneration Committee

It also known as a compensation committee is a specialized committee within an organization's board ...

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Request for Proposal (RFP)

It is a document that organizations use to solicit bids from potential vendors or service providers...

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Resident Alien

Refers to an individual who is not a citizen of the country they reside in but has been granted lega...

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Recompense

It refers to an individual's compensation or remuneration in exchange for their labor or services. I...

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Salary range

It refers to the minimum and maximum salary an employer is willing to pay for a particular job posit...

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Short-Term Incentives (STIs)

These are compensation programs that reward employees for achieving specific, short-term goals or ob...

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Salary Budget

It is a financial plan that outlines the amount of money an organization intends to spend on employe...

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Salary Range Midpoint

It is a salary at the middle of the pay range dividing the pay range into two equal parts. Midpoints...

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Salary Range Overlap

It refers to a situation where the salary range for two different job grades within an organization ...

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Salary Range Spread

It is the percent difference between the minimum and maximum in a job grade....

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Second-Chance Hiring

Refers to the practice of giving individuals with a criminal record an opportunity to obtain employm...

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Self-Funded Plan

Also known as a self-insured plan, is a type of health insurance plan in which the employer assumes ...

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Sexual Orientation

It refers to a person's enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attractions to indivi...

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Situational Leadership

It is a leadership theory developed by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard in the late 1960s. It suggests ...

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Skill-Based Pay

Also known as competency-based pay or knowledge-based pay, is a compensation system that rewards emp...

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Skills Gap

It refers to the mismatch between the skills that employers seek in their workforce and the skills t...

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Soft Skills

It refer to a set of personal attributes, traits, and abilities that enable individuals to effective...

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Spot Award

It is a recognition program commonly used by organizations to acknowledge and reward employees for t...

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Stay Interview

It is a structured conversation between an employer and an employee with the goal of understanding a...

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Stop-Loss Insurance

It is a type of coverage that provides financial protection to self-insured employers or health plan...

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Strategic Planning

It is a systematic process that organizations use to set goals, define strategies, and allocate reso...

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Sabbatical Leave

It also known as a sabbatical or sabbatical year, is a period of extended time off from work that is...

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Say on Pay

It refers to a corporate governance practice that allows shareholders of a company to vote on execut...

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Seasonal Employment

It refers to a type of job that is temporary and typically lasts for a specific period of time, usua...

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Self-Directed Work Teams

Also known as self-managing teams or autonomous teams, are groups of individuals within an organizat...

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Strategic Initiatives

It refer to the specific actions and projects undertaken by an organization to achieve its long-term...

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Supplemental Pay

It refers to additional compensation that is provided to employees beyond their regular wages or sal...

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Suspension

It refers to a temporary removal of an employee from their regular duties and workplace. It is a dis...

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Summary Dismissal

It refers to the termination of an employee's employment without notice or any form of severance pay...

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Shortlisting

In the context of employment refers to the process of selecting a limited number of candidates from ...

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Self-Employed Health Insurance Deduction

It is a tax benefit available to self-employed individuals in the United States. It allows self-empl...

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Succession planning

It is identifying and developing employees to fill key leadership positions in the future. It involv...

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Social Media Recruiting

It refers to the process of using social media platforms to attract, engage, and hire potential cand...

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Student Loan Forgiveness

Student Loan Forgiveness: Understanding Your Options Student loan debt ...

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Staff Costs

It refer to the expenses associated with employing personnel within an organization. These costs inc...

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Staff Handbook

It is a document that outlines an organization's policies, procedures, and expectations for its empl...

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Salary Annualized

It refers to converting a salary from a shorter period, such as monthly or weekly, into an equivalen...

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SSDI

It stands for Social Security Disability Insurance. It is a federal program in the United States tha...

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SSI

It stands for Supplemental Security Income. It is a needs-based program in the United States that pr...

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Seasonal employment

It refers to a job available only during specific times of the year, typically corresponding to seas...

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Serious Health Condition

Refers to a medical condition that significantly impairs an individual's ability to perform their re...

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Statute of Limitations

It refers to a legal principle that sets a specific time limit within which a person can bring a leg...

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Shared Services

In the context of the human resources (HR) function refers to the consolidation and centralization o...

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Systematic Discrimination

In the context of employment refers to the pervasive and institutionalized practices, policies, or b...

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Self-employment Tax

It refers to the tax that individuals who work for themselves are required to pay. It is a combinati...

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Sick Leave

It refers to a type of leave granted to employees who are unable to work due to illness or injury. I...

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Social Media Background Screening

It refers to the practice of reviewing an individual's social media presence and activity as part of...

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Social HR

It refers to integrating social media platforms and strategies into human resources (HR) practices a...

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Talent acquisition

It is finding and hiring qualified candidates for open positions within an organization. It involves...

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Total Rewards Statement

It is a document that outlines the full range of compensation and benefits that an employee receives...

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Time-to-Hire

It refers to the duration it takes for an employer to fill a job vacancy from the moment the positi...

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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

It is a federal law in the United States that prohibits employment discrimination based on race, col...

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Training Needs Analysis (TNA)

It is a systematic process used to identify and assess the training requirements of individuals, tea...

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Transgender

It is an umbrella term used to describe individuals whose gender identity differs from the sex they ...

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Turnover Costs

Refer to the expenses incurred by an organization when an employee leaves and needs to be replaced. ...

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The Five Factor Model (FFM)

Also known as the Big Five personality traits, is a widely accepted framework in psychology that aim...

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The pay Ratio

Compares the compensation of a company's CEO or top executive to its median employee. It is calculat...

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Total Rewards

It refer to the full range of compensation and benefits{financial and non-financial} employees recei...

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The Salary Basis Test

It is a legal requirement under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in the United States. It determi...

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Telecommuting

Also known as remote work or telework, refers to a work arrangement in which employees can perform t...

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Third-Party Sexual Harassment

It refers to a form of sexual harassment where the harasser is not an employee or agent of the victi...

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Targeted Hiring

It refers to intentionally focusing recruitment efforts on specific groups or demographics to increa...

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