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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
virtual HR
Business services; Human resources
Providing HR services through employee self-sevice platforms.
virtual mentoring
Business services; Human resources
The mentouring of a new employee by an experienced one, but done in a situation where they may not physically meet; rather communication occurs over email etc.
vertical management
Business services; Human resources
Organizational structure with primary functions split into departments, each with its own structure.
vertical disintegration
Business services; Human resources
The systematic laying-off of full time, permanent employees in favor of temporary ones.
vesting
Business services; Human resources
The right of an employee to receive present or future pension benefits even if he changes employment.
variance forecasting
Business services; Human resources
Considering company employee demand and availablity to determine whether the organization will have the ablility to meet its future manpower needs.
vertical organisation
Business services; Human resources
A hierarchical management style where all management activities are controlled by a centralized management staff; often develops strong bureaucratic control over all organizational activities.
