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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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Human resources

virtual workplace

Business services; Human resources

Online space for egaging with the company for employees based off company premises.

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.

virtual HR

Business services; Human resources

Providing HR services through employee self-sevice platforms.

vesting

Business services; Human resources

The right of an employee to receive present or future pension benefits even if he changes employment.

vertical organization

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.

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.

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