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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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Human resources

coaching

Business services; Human resources

The day-to-day interaction between an employee and his/her supervisor, whereby the former may gain insights and feedback from the latter.

compensation

Business services; Human resources

Refers to everything received from an employer to an employee for his/her services, including salary and benefits.

confidentiality agreement

Business services; Human resources

A legal contract signed by all employees to guarantee that they will not reveal the company's confidential and propriety information.

bonus

Business services; Human resources

An amount of money paid to employees above and beyond their stipulated salary. These can be given when as and when company can afford them or specific time (e.g. before Chinese New Year in China) and ...

benefits

Business services; Human resources

Extra advantages offered to employees e.g. paid health insurance.

employee evaluation

Business services; Human resources

An assessment of an employee's performance, with potential salary raises for good performance.

employee furlough

Business services; Human resources

An alternative to laying off workers, the furlough is unpaid, mandatory time off work for employees.

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