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In the HR ecosystem & need
to speak the lingo?

We know it can get tricky to keep up with industry jargon. 

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So whether you’re just starting off or have been in the field for years, our Human Resource (HR) Glossary is for you.

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A comprehensive directory of terms and phrases commonly used by HR professionals to help you enhance your understanding of the industry as you navigate your day-to-day work. 

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360 Degree Survey

A form of employee appraisal that extracts feedback >

Agile Organisation

An organisation/system that keeps implementing processes to help >

Attrition

Refers to the voluntary departure of employees from the company >

Behavioural Competencies

Behaviour attributes (such as knowledge, skill, etc) that contributes to the growth of an >

Bereavement Leave

Paid time-off that employees can avail in the unfortunate event of >

Burnout

It refers to excessive or prolonged stress caused due to emotional, physical >

Change Management

It is the systematic application of tools, knowledge, and resources to >

Compliance

Refers to the commitment of any given business to follow the employment >

Cost-Per-Hire

Refers to the total cost of recruiting and onboarding someone into the company, inclusive of >

Diversity & Inclusion

Also known as D&I, diversity refers to the representation of different people/communities in >

Employee Experience

Refers to what your company culture feels like to your >

Employer Branding

Refers to a company's reputation as an employer and is a reflection of >

Equity Theory

Also known as Adams' equity theory, it is based on the principle that >

Goal Setting

Process of identifying measurable goals and >

Key Performance Indicators

KPIs are key quantifiable indicators of progress that demonstrate >

Non-Disclosure Agreement

Also known as a confidentiality agreement, an NDA >

Performance Appraisal

Also referred to as a performance review, it forms an integral part >

Pulse Surveys

Pulse Surveys are employee feedback mechanisms that are generally >

Rewards & Recognition

Although often used interchangeably, rewards are transactional and recognition >

Succession Planning

A strategy to identify and develop future leaders >

Thought Leadership

A key strategy that focuses on establishing leaders as experts in their field >

Turnover

In a business context, turnover can have more than one meaning >

Absenteeism

Refers to the habitual non-presence (beyond compensated and/or sick or urgent leaves) >

Annual Leave

Refers to the paid time off allowed to the >

Background Screening

It involves verifying a candidate's education and employment history as stated on their >

Benchmarking

The process of identifying the most successful practices in similar businesses and assimilating >

Big Data

The use of data sources to evaluate, enhance, and streamline practices such as >

Business Continuity Planning

It involves putting in procedures/plans in place in case of unforeseen events to >

Company Culture

Refers to the manner in which the workforce and administration in >

Core Competencies

Any attribute that contributes to the successful completion of tasks >

Disciplinary Procedure

A standardized procedure put in place by the company stating the process for dealing with a >

Employee Advocacy

Promotion/advertisement of a company/firm/organisation by its >

Employee Referral Program

It is a structured program in place within the company asking existing employees to >

Employer Value Proposition

Also known as an Employee Value Proposition, an EVP is the portfolio of rewards, support, recognition, values and culture that >

Gamification

Refers to the usage of game mechanics/gaming techniques in non-game environments to >

Human Capital Management System

A comprehensive set of practices that organisations use to manage people. These practices are >

Key Result Areas

Also referred to as 'critical success factors' or 'key drivers of success', KRAs >

Onboarding

A process to orient a new employee into an organisation. This also includes >

Performance Management

A process that involves continuous feedback and communication between >

Retention Strategy

A robust plan that organisations create to reduce >

Selection Procedure

Refers to the steps involved in shortlisting and choosing >

Talent Retention

The ability of an organisation to retain high-performing employees through well-designed >

Total Compensation

The total monetary value that an organisation offers >

Well-Being

A combination of a person's physical, emotional, mental and >

Accessibility

It is the degree to which a product, environment or service is >

Artificial Intelligence

A field of computer science that aims to replicate human intelligence in >

Base Salary

Also known as Base Wage Rate, it is the minimum fixed amount of money paid for a job >

Benefits & Compensation

A systematic approach to cash or kind returns awarded to employees in exchange for >

Blended Workforce

Includes a variety of employees who are on different types of >

Career Pathing

Also known as Career Mapping, it refers to the positions that an employee moves through, as >

Competitive Advantage

Refers to the qualitative attributes that give the company an edge over >

Corporate Social Responsibility

A business strategy that is based on ethical principles and takes social & environmental conditions into >

Discrimination

Refers to any prejudice that results in unfair treatment of an employee at >

Employee Assistance Program

Structured programs or procedures that help your workforce deal with >

Employee Relations

Refers to an organisation's efforts to manage relationships between employers and >

Equal Employment Opportunity

An employment practice that safeguards the interests of job applicants >

Glass Ceiling

An invisible barrier that keeps qualified people >

Hybrid Workforce

A deliberate design that blends >

Learning Management Systems

An LMS is a software application that is used to create and share learning content >

Organisational Development

A science-based process that is aimed at >

Prevention of Sexual Harassment

The PoSH Act applies to workplaces in India, with a purpose to create >

Reverse Mentoring

A technique that is used to partner employees in a different way from traditional mentoring >

Sensitivity Training

A form of emotional training that is aimed at >

Tangible Rewards

Material rewards that a manager or employer >

Training & Development

A planned effort by an organisation to help improve the performance of individuals >

Work-Life Balance

The level of balance or healthy prioritization that people are able to strike/achieve between their >

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