HR Glossary
Glossary of Terms at Emploin
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HR Glossary
This comprehensive glossary of human resource (HR) terms defines words and phrases frequently used by HR professionals. We would like to encourage you to share and make use of this library. If you have any suggestions of terms we have missed or neglected please contact us & we will include it in our next update.
A
Absconding
Absconding happens when an employee leaves their job without notifying anyone and doesn’t plan to come back. This is usually seen as job abandonment and a serious breach of the employment contract.
Attendance Policy
An attendance policy outlines the expectations and guidelines for employee attendance, including procedures for reporting absences, tardiness, and the consequences of non-compliance.
Attrition
Attrition is the gradual reduction in the size of a workforce over time, due to voluntary or involuntary turnover.
Absenteeism
Absenteeism refers to the habitual(long), or frequent absence of an employee from work, usually without any justified reason.
Annual Performance Review
Annual Performance Review (APR) is an organized evaluation and analyzation of employee performance over the course of a year.
B
Background Verification
Background verification (BGV) is the process of verifying the information of job candidate or employee to ensure its accuracy and reliability.
Behavioural Competency
Behavioural competency refers to the observable and measurable behaviors that employees demonstrate in the workplace, aligning with the organization's values and goals.
Back Pay
Back refers to the amount or compensation that is owed to an employee for previously completed work, however, which remains unpaid.
Base Salary
Base salary is the fixed amount of compensation an employee receives before any additional benefits, bonuses, or incentives.
C
Career Break
A career break is an extended period of time off from work, taken by an employee for personal or professional reasons, such as education, caregiving, or travel.
Churn Rate
Churn rate measures the percentage of employees who leave an organization over a specific period. It's a key indicator of workforce stability and employee retention.
CTC Cost To Company
Cost to Company (CTC) refers to the total amount an employer spends on an employee in a year, including salary, benefits, and additional perks.
Candidate Ghosting
A career break is an extended period of time off from work, taken by an employee for personal or professional reasons, such as education, caregiving, or travel.
D
Disciplinary Action
Disciplinary action refers to the steps an organization takes to address employee misconduct or performance issues, ensuring compliance with company policies and workplace standards.
Data Lifecycle Management (DLCM)
Data Lifecycle Management (DLCM) refers to the strategies, policies, and processes used to manage the flow of data.
Data Protection Policy
A Data Protection Policy (DPP) is a set of guidelines and procedures that organizations utilize to ensure the security, confidentiality, and lawful processing of personal and sensitive data.
E
Employee Orientation
Employee Orientation is a formal introduction process to integrate new hires into an organization, familiarizing them with company policies, culture, and their role.
E-recruitment
E-recruitment is the use of digital tools and platforms to manage and streamline the recruitment process, enhancing speed, reach, and efficiency.
Exit Interview
An exit interview is a formal process used by organizations to gather feedback from employees who are leaving the company, as part of workplace improvement and retention strategies.
Employee Self-Service (ESS)
Employee Self-Service (ESS) is a completely self-reliant tool for employees which helps employees take over their HRM tasks on their own.
H
Hawthorne Effect
The Hawthorne Effect refers to the phenomenon where individuals modify their behaviour in response to being observed during experiments or studies.
R
Recruitment
Recruitment refers to the process of identifying, attracting, interviewing, selecting, and onboarding new employees.
