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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

Good faith bargaining

Business services; Human resources

A duty under Section 4 of the Employment Relations Act 2000 to conduct negotiations where two parties meet and confer at reasonable times with open minds and the intention of reaching an agreement. .

Grievance

Business services; Human resources

A complaint brought by one party to an employment contract against another party.

Group dynamics

Business services; Human resources

The social manner in which people interact with each other within a group.

Gross misconduct

Business services; Human resources

An act committed by any personnel likely to lead to Summary Dismissal. Examples may be:.

Hr audit

Business services; Human resources

A method by which human resources effectiveness can be assessed. Can be carried out internally or HR audit systems are available.

Summary dismissal

Business services; Human resources

The act of dismissing personnel immediately, usually because the person has committed some act of Gross Misconduct.

Suspension

Business services; Human resources

A form of disciplinary action resulting in an employee being sent home without pay for a specified period of time.

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