HR Business

Job Description

A detailed outline of the duties, qualifications, and conditions required to do a specific job.

Compensation

Pay and benefits provided to employees.

Recruitment

Actively looking for qualified people to fill a job.

Reference

Someone who comments on a job applicant's character and qualifications.

Hierarchy

Chain of command within an organization.

Diversity

Variety of employees with different backgrounds and identities.

Stereotype

To identify people by a single trait or as a member of a certain group rather than as individuals.

Discrimination

Unfair treatment of a person or group, usually because of prejudiced attitudes about race, ethnicity, age, religion, or gender.

Transfer

A move to another job within the same company, usually at the same level and pay scale.

Culture

The beliefs, customs, and attitudes of a distinct group of people.

Hostile Work Environment

A form of harassment in which unwelcome and demeaning behavior creates an intimidating and offensive work environment.

Orientation

The process of helping new employees adjust to the company.

Seniority

Years of service, which is used as a consideration for assigning committee members.

Quid Pro Quo

Something given in exchange or return for something else.

Business Etiquette

The rules about acceptable behavior and polite manners in a typical business situation.

Human Resource Management

The process of determining human resource needs and then recruiting, selecting, developing, motivating, evaluating, compensating, and scheduling employees to achieve organizational goals.

Human Resources

Employees, or people who work to produce goods and services.

Job Posting

Placing information about job vacancies and qualifications on bulletin boards, in newsletters, on the organization's intranet, and on external platforms like career websites.

Salary

A fixed regular payment, typically paid monthly or biweekly, often expressed as an annual sum.

Wage

An amount of money paid to an employee at a specific rate per hour worked.

Benefits

Part of an employee's compensation over and above wages or salary, can include insurance, paid leave, retirement savings, etc.

Cover Letter

A letter sent with a resume to provide more information about the applicant.

Resume

A brief summary of a person's education, work experience, or qualifications for a job.

Interview

A formal meeting arranged for discussion or to evaluate a job applicant.

Job Testing

When candidates are required to take exams or perform tasks to assess their qualifications.

Background Check

An investigation of a prospective employee that verifies their educational and work experience, checks references, and examines publicly available information.

Reference Checking

Involves contacting an applicant's previous employers, teachers, or friends to learn more about the applicant.