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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.

Contributors in Human resources

Human resources

garnishment

Business services; Human resources

When a person's earnings are withheld by his/her employer in response to a court order. The earnings will be used to pay an unpaid debt.

employment contract

Business services; Human resources

A written contract signed by both employee and employer stipulating the terms and conditions of employment with the company.

at will employment

Business services; Human resources

A form of employment relationship which signifies no commitment on the part of employer or employee.

employee satisfaction

Business services; Human resources

Whether or not employees are happy and feel fulfilled in their positions.

executive compensation

Business services; Human resources

Compensation package for senior positions designed to be tempting, including salary, benefits, bonuses and long-term incentives.

Family and Medical Leave Act

Business services; Human resources

This act stipulates that employers must provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to eligible employees.

flexible schedule

Business services; Human resources

Employee benefit which allows employees to choose their own working hours, provided they work the normal amount of hours.

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