The SeamlessHR Glossary

Human Resource Terminologies and Definitions

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Talent Acquisition

The process of identifying, attracting, and hiring skilled candidates to fill job vacancies within an organisation. Talent acquisition encompasses activities such as sourcing, recruiting, interviewing, and selecting candidates.

Talent Management

Strategic process of attracting, developing, and retaining skilled employees. It involves various practices aimed at maximising the potential of employees and ensuring that the right talent is in the right place at the right time to meet business objectives.

Team Building

Activities, exercises, and initiatives designed to enhance cooperation, collaboration, and camaraderie among members of a team. The primary objective of team building is to improve communication, trust, and morale within the team, ultimately leading to increased productivity and effectiveness.

Telecommuting

A work arrangement in which employees perform their job duties remotely from a location outside of the traditional office, typically using telecommunications technology such as computers, phones, and the internet.

Termination

The formal end of an employment relationship between an employer and an employee, either voluntarily or involuntarily. Termination may occur due to reasons such as resignation, layoff, dismissal, or retirement.

Time and Attendance Management

The tracking and management of employees’ work hours, including their attendance, breaks, leave, and overtime. This involves various tasks and processes to ensure accurate recording of employees’ time worked, adherence to company policies and labor laws, and efficient allocation of resources. Click here to learn more about time and attendance management.

Total Rewards

The comprehensive package of monetary and non-monetary benefits that employees receive in exchange for their work and contributions to the organisation. Total rewards may include base pay, bonuses, benefits, recognition, and opportunities for career advancement.

Training and Development

Provision of opportunities for employees to acquire new skills, knowledge, and competencies to enhance their performance, career growth, and personal development within the organisation.

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