HR Industry Definitions

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If you want easy-to-find and easy-to-understand definitions and tips for HR-related terms and subjects, you're in the right place.

Workplace Mental Health
Wellness Programs
Work-Life Balance
Work Anniversary
Talent Management
Turnover Rate
Total Rewards
Talent Acquisition
Spot Recognition
Service Awards
Service Anniversary
Sales Incentives
Remote Work
Remote Work Culture
Reward Network
Quiet Quitting
Performance Review
Performance Management
Performance Improvement
Peer-to-Peer Recognition
Onboarding Programs
Occupational Stress
Non-Monetary Recognition
Millennials
Monetary Recognition
Milestone Awards
Manager-to-Peer Recognition
Lifestyle Spending Accounts (LSAs)
Leave of Absence
Incentive Programs
Employee Wellness
Labor Market
Labor Force
Employee Motivation
Employee Incentives
Hybrid Work
Health Savings Account
Gen Z
Glass Ceilings
Great Resignation
Gen Y
Fringe Benefits
Gen X
Flexible Workplace
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Rewards
Employee Retention
Employee Recognition
Employee Perks
Employee Onboarding
Employee Performance
Employee Morale
Employee Milestones
Employee Management
Employee Journey
Employee Experience
Employee Gifts
Employee Exit Interviews
Employee Engagement ROI
Employee Evaluation
Employee Compensation
Employee Engagement
Corporate Social Responsibility
Employee Benefits
Employee Appreciation
Emotional Intelligence
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB)
Compensation
Blended Workforce
Company Culture
Birthday Programs
Benefits Administration
Amazon Business
Absenteeism
Absenteeism Policy
Baby Boomers
 
 
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