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Human Resource Terminologies and Definitions

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Safety Culture

The attitudes, beliefs, values, and behaviours regarding safety within the workplace. It encompasses the collective mindset and practices related to workplace safety among employees, managers, and leadership. 

Safety & Health

Promotion and maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment for employees. Safety and health initiatives aim to prevent workplace injuries, accidents, and illnesses through risk assessment, training, compliance with regulations, and workplace safety programs.

Salary Negotiation

The discussion and agreement on compensation between a job candidate and an employer. It typically occurs after a job offer has been extended but before it is accepted. 

Salary Structure

The framework or system used by an organisation to establish and administer salary levels and ranges for different job positions based on factors such as job responsibilities, market rates, and internal equity considerations.

Selection

The process of evaluating, assessing, and choosing candidates who best fit the requirements of a job vacancy within an organisation. Selection activities may include resume screening, interviews, assessments, and reference checks.

Severance Package

The compensation and benefits provided by an employer to an employee who is involuntarily terminated from their job. This package is typically offered to help ease the financial burden and transition period for the departing employee.

Sexual Harassment

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that creates a hostile or offensive work environment. 

Sourcing

This involves identifying, attracting, and engaging potential candidates for job vacancies. The primary goal of sourcing is to build a pipeline of qualified candidates who match the requirements of the job positions, ensuring a steady supply of talent for current and future hiring needs. 

Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM)

The approach to managing human resources that aligns HR practices and initiatives with the strategic goals and objectives of the organisation. SHRM focuses on leveraging HR to contribute to organisational success and competitive advantage.

Stress Management

Practices and strategies put in place for employees to cope with, and mitigate workplace stress. This includes identifying and addressing sources of stress within the workplace environment, providing resources and support for employees to manage stress effectively, and promoting

Succession Planning

The process of identifying and developing internal talent to fill key leadership and critical roles within an organisation in the event of retirements, resignations, or promotions. Succession planning ensures continuity of leadership and minimises disruptions to business operations.

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