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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

personal file access policy

Business services; Human resources

A policy allowing current and prior employees access to their own files, provided they let HR know in advance.

profit sharing

Business services; Human resources

Distributing a portion of the company's profits among employees.

promotion

Business services; Human resources

When an employee advances from one position to another with a higher salary range.

v-time

Business services; Human resources

Alternative work schedule which allows employees to reduce their work time and pay.

volunteerism

Business services; Human resources

Organizational support for employees who wish to do charity work, who may receive paid leave or sponsorship from their employer.

voluntary leave

Business services; Human resources

Voluntary alternative to layoff whereby employees take leave from an organization for a specific period, with no pay.

vision statement

Business services; Human resources

A written statement of what the organization's aims are for the future.

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