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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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HRD
Business services; Human resources
Human Resource Development. A framework for encouraging employees to develop their personal and professional skills.
HRIS
Business services; Human resources
Human Resources Information Systems. Software for human resources management focused around data entry and tracking.
induction
Business services; Human resources
The process for introducing a new employee to the organization, potentially including a rundown of company procedures, speech by senior employee, office tour etc.
job analysis
Business services; Human resources
Research conducted by HR personnel in preparation for the writing of a job description.
job specification
Business services; Human resources
The requirements for prospective employees for a particular role, including education, skills and experience.
mentoring
Business services; Human resources
Relationship between an experienced employee and a new employee, designed to allow the new employee to absorb the organization's norms quickly, and have someone to turn to.
millennials
Business services; Human resources
Refers to the generation roughly born between 1980 and 2000. This generation enjoys working in teams and in diverse environments and are seen as the next great generation.
