HR Glossary

Unlock HR jargon with our comprehensive HR Glossary! Expand your knowledge of A to Z HR terminology. Get clarity on the familiar & non-familiar HR terms and their use cases.

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Applicant Tracking System

An applicant tracking system is a software application for recruiters to track and manage job applications and organize the hiring process.

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Background Verification

Background Verification is the process of verifying the candidate’s details and credentials during recruitment.

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Candidate Experience

Candidate Experience refers to a candidate's holistic perception of the recruitment journey, from the initial application phase to the onboarding phase.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are three interconnected values for workplaces that ensure employees are valued and are given fair treatment and opportunities

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Employee Engagement

Employee Engagement refers to the emotional commitment employees have toward their work, company, and organizational goals.

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Fringe Benefits

Green HR is the concept of incorporating sustainable policies in various facets of human resource management in a company.

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Green HR

Green HR is the concept of incorporating sustainable policies in various facets of human resource management in a company.

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Human Resource Management

Human Resource Management involves the efficient strategies to manage an organization's human resources, which is its employees.

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Intelligent Automation

Intelligent Automation refers to the integration of AI and Automation functionalities into the recruitment process to enhance operational efficiency.

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Joining Propensity

Joining Propensity refers to a candidate's inclination toward accepting a job offer based on their performance and behavioral tendencies

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Key Performance Indicators are quantifiable metrics used for evaluating the performance of an organization, individual, or project in accomplishing business-specific goals or objectives.

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Lateral Hiring

Lateral hiring refers to recruiting talents from outside the organization to fill specialized/difficult roles immediately.

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Mass Hiring

Mass Hiring is the process of recruiting many candidates within a short period.

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Negotiation

Negotiation is strategic communication performed to find a mutually agreeable resolution for an issue between two or more parties

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Onboarding

Onboarding is the process of incorporating a new employee into an organization and familiarizing them with the company culture and colleagues.

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Pre-screening

Pre-screening is a preliminary process of evaluating the qualifications, skills, and capabilities of the applicants by the employers/recruiters during the recruitment process.

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Quality of Hire

Quality of Hire refers to the efficiency or value brought by a new hire to an organization.

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Retention

Retention refers to an organization's ability to retain its potential candidates/employees for an extended period.

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Sourcing

Sourcing is the process of identifying and attracting prospective candidates for various positions within an organization.

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Talent Relationship Management

Talent relationship Management is a strategic approach toward cherishing strong and lasting connections with candidates and employees.

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Upskilling

Upskilling is the process of learning new skills to adapt to the latest advancements or changes in the industry.

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Virtual Hiring

Virtual hiring is the process of hiring candidates online with the help of virtual communication tools and technologies.

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Workforce Planning

Workforce planning is the strategic process of analyzing and forecasting the staffing need to ensure the organization has an equipped workforce at all times.

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X-Training (Cross-training)

X-Training is the process of training or educating employees to perform roles within an organization that is different from their area of expertise.

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Yield Ratio

Yield ratio is a metric used in recruitment to calculate the percentage of candidates moving from one stage to another stage of the recruiting process.

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Zero-based Bonus

Zero-based Bonus is a bonus system where incentives or compensations are given to employees based on performance rather than seniority.

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