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Human resources

Referring to the function within an organisation that is charged with managing its employees, often as well as its recruitment process.

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Talent management

Business services; Human resources

Often referred to as Human Capital Management, is the process recruiting, managing, assessing, developing and maintaining an organization’s most important resource—it’s people! .

Tangible rewards

Business services; Human resources

Rewards which can be physically touched or held (i.e. a gift certificate, gifts in the form of merchandise, or a savings bond.).

360-degree feedback

Business services; Human resources

An appraisal process whereby an individual is rated on their performance by people who know something about their work. This can include direct reports, peers, managers, customers or clients; in fact ...

Total remuneration

Business services; Human resources

The complete pay package awarded employees on an annual basis, including all forms of money, benefits, services, and in-kind payments.

Training and development

Business services; Human resources

A process dealing primarily with transferring or obtaining knowledge, attitudes and skills needed to carry out a specific activity or task.

Training needs analysis

Business services; Human resources

A method of analysing how employee skill deficits can be addressed through current or future training and professional development programs, as well as determining the types of training/development ...

Turnover

Business services; Human resources

Describes changes in the work force resulting from voluntary or involuntary resignations.

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