HR Central Glossary
A comprehensive glossary of common HR terms and definitions to help you navigate workplace policies, processes, and compliance with ease.
Common Human Resource Terms
A framework defining the essential capabilities, skills, knowledge, and behaviours required of HR practitioners to deliver excellent employee experiences and drive strong organisations.
The process of planning, implementing, and monitoring changes in an organisation to minimise resistance and maximise effectiveness.
Adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines, and specifications relevant to business operations.
Strategies and practices that promote the representation and participation of different groups of individuals, ensuring equal opportunities and fostering a sense of belonging.
The emotional commitment an employee has towards their organisation, influencing their willingness to contribute to its success.
The management of relationships between employers and employees, focusing on issues such as workplace culture, conflict resolution, and communication.
The strategic approach to managing people in an organisation, encompassing recruitment, training, performance management, and employee relations.
Organisational activities aimed at enhancing the skills, knowledge, and competencies of employees.
The process of integrating new employees into an organisation, including orientation and training.
The shared values, beliefs, and norms that influence the behaviour and practices within an organisation.
The continuous process of setting objectives, assessing progress, and providing ongoing feedback to ensure employees meet organisational goals.
The process of attracting, screening, and selecting qualified candidates for a job.
The systematic attraction, identification, development, engagement, retention, and deployment of individuals with high potential within an organisation.
The process of analysing and forecasting the talent needs of an organisation to ensure it has the right people in the right place at the right time.
The discipline concerned with protecting the health and safety of employees in the workplace.