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human resources
Term | Definition |
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benefits | compensation in forms other than direct payment |
compensation | the amount of money paid to an employee for work performed, including salary and wages |
diversity | the comprehensive inclusion of people with differences in personal characteristics and attributes |
downsize | a planned reduction in the number of employees needed in a firm in order to reduce costs and make the business more efficient |
glass ceiling | an artificial limit placed on minority groups moving into positions of authority and decision making |
incentive system | the amount of compensation connected connected to the quality or quantity of an employee's performance |
job analysis | a specific study of a job to identify in detail the job duties and skill requirements |
labor union | an organized group of employees who negotiate with employers about issues, about issues, such as wages and working conditions |
organizational culture | the environment in which people work, made up of the atmosphere, behaviors, beliefs, and relationships |
outsourcing | removing work from one company and sending it to another company that can complete it at a lower cost |
promotion | any form of communication used to inform, persuade, or remind; the advancement of an employee to a position with greater responsibility |
termination | the end of an employment relationship between a company and an employee |
transfer | the assignment of an employee to another job in the company with a similar level of responsibility |
salary and wages | direct payment of money to an employee for work completed |
work environment | the physical conditions and the psychological atmosphere in which employees work |
workforce | all of the people 16 years or older who are employed or who are looking for a job |