Human resources

Human resources

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

Industry: Business administration; Business services

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Unions

Business services; Human resources

Groups of workers who have formed incorporated associations relating to the type of work that they perform.

Unjustifiable dismissal

Business services; Human resources

The act of terminating an employee’s employment agreement for a reason that the Employment Relations Authority or Employment Court regards as unjustifiable.

Wage curve

Business services; Human resources

Depicts pay rates currently being paid for each job within a pay grade in relation with the rankings awarded to each job during the job evaluation process.

Wage drift

Business services; Human resources

The gap between the Collective Agreement rate and the rate actually paid. Evidence of geographical variations in wage levels.

Whistle blower protection is contained in the Protected Disclosures Act 2000. The Act provides protection to employees against retaliation for reporting illegal acts of employers. An employer may not ...

Work-life balance

Business services; Human resources

Having a measure of control over when, where and how an individuals works, leading to their being able to enjoy an optimal quality of life. Work-life balance is achieved when an individual’s right to ...