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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

constructive dismissal

Business services; Human resources

1. Coercion by threats to act or promises to refrain and includes a resignation given as an alternative to be dismissed. 2. A breach of duty by the employer leading a worker to resign.

contingent workers

Business services; Human resources

Employees who may be: casual labor, part-timers, freelancers, subcontractors, independent professionals and consultants.

contract for services

Business services; Human resources

This is an agreement with an independent contractor.

contract of service

Business services; Human resources

An employment agreement signed by both the employer and the employee.

core competencies

Business services; Human resources

The skills, knowledge and abilities which employees must possess in order to successfully perform job functions which are essential to business operations.

core labor force

Business services; Human resources

A small group of permanent workers, for example, strategists, planners.

corporate mission

Business services; Human resources

Describes what business the organization is in and who its customers are.

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