The Work Glossary

Absenteeism is the persistent pattern of employees missing work beyond normal vacation and sick leave

Software managing recruitment processes and candidate data.

System of financial rewards based on performance.

Extreme exhaustion caused by prolonged workplace stress.

Candidate experience is every touchpoint that determines whether top talent sees you as their dream destination or just another option

Shared values and behaviors within an organization.

Compensation is the total value package that employees receive for their contribution

Employees reporting directly to a manager.

Promoting diverse and inclusive workplace environments.

Employee benefits are the competitive advantages that transform good jobs into great careers.

Employee perceptions throughout their work journey.

Company’s reputation as an employer.

Employee engagement is when your people wake up excited to tackle challenges instead of counting hours until 5 PM.

An exit interview is your final opportunity to learn what you're doing right and what needs to change

Environment encouraging continuous constructive feedback.

Work arrangements adaptable in time or location.

Flexible work arrangements are freedom that drives performance

Public employee-based company rating.

Defining clear, measurable objectives.

Steps involved in recruiting and hiring talent.

Combination of remote and in-office work.

Rewards motivating performance or behavior.

Employee movement within an organization.

Summary of role responsibilities and requirements.

Employee contentment with their job.

Metrics used to evaluate performance.

Training to improve leadership skills.

Learning & Development is your investment in making employees more valuable to you than to anyone else

Internal drive to achieve goals.

Process of reaching mutually beneficial agreements.

The process of integrating a new hire into a team.

Payroll is the foundation of trust between you and your employees. It's the process that ensures everyone gets paid accurately, on time, every time—because noth

Managing employee lifecycle and workplace experience.

Evaluating and improving employee performance.

Performance reviews are your opportunity to unlock potential instead of just measuring it.

Managing stages of a workflow or sales funnel.

the designated timeframe as "trial run" for companies and new hires. Works both ways

Improving efficiency of workflows.

Output achieved relative to input.

Defined boundaries and deliverables of a project.

Process of attracting and hiring candidates.

Reference checking is validation that separates great hires from great interviewers

Working outside traditional office environments

Learning new skills for different roles.

Retention is your ability to keep the people you want to keep

Strategic plan outlining future actions.

Sourcing is the art of finding hidden gems before your competitors know they exist

Managing relationships with involved parties.

Succession planning is building your bench strength so no single departure derails your business.

Strategy for sourcing and hiring talent.

Working together to achieve common goals.

Time taken to fill a position.

Improving existing employee skills.

Unique value offered to employees or customers.

Pay linked to performance or results.

Workforce planning is getting ahead of your talent needs instead of scrambling when someone quits or demand spikes

Balancing tasks across individuals or teams.

Annual evaluation of employee performance.

Output generated per employee.

Budgeting method starting from zero base.