HR Business

Job Description

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

Compensation

pay and benefits

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

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 Ettiquette

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 on a monthly or biweekly basis but often expressed as an annual sum, made by an employer to an employee, especially a professional or white-collar worker.

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, and more

cover letter

A letter you send with your resume to provide more information about you.

resume

a brief summary; a short written account of one's education, working experience, or qualifications for a job

interview

A formal, personal meeting, esp. one arranged for formal discussion or to evaluate a job applicant.

Job Testing

This is when you require candidates to take exams or perform a task in order to see their qualifications.

background check

An investigation of a prospective or current employee that involves verifying their educational and work experience, talking to references, checking for a criminal record or credit problems, and examining other publicly available information.

Reference Checking

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