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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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training needs analysis

Business services; Human resources

A method of analyzing how employee skill deficits can be addressed through current or future training and professional development programs, as well as determining the types of training/development ...

turnover

Business services; Human resources

Describes changes in the work force resulting from voluntary or involuntary resignations.

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

Business services; Human resources

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 ...

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