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A Comprehensive Glossary Guide to Recruitment & HR Terms

This glossary provides a thorough overview of the key terms and concepts in the recruitment and HR industry.


This glossary provides a thorough overview of the key terms and concepts in the recruitment and HR industry.
Recruitment for small business glossary

1. Applicant Tracking System (ATS): Software used to track job applicants during the recruitment process.

2. Background Check: Verification of a candidate's employment history, criminal record, etc.

3. Behavioral Interview: Focuses on how candidates handled past situations.

4. Benefits: Non-wage compensations like health insurance and paid time off.

5. Bench Strength: Capabilities and readiness of potential successors.

6. Boolean Search: A method of searching resumes using AND, OR, NOT commands.

7. Candidate Experience: Overall perception of a company's recruitment process.

8. Compensation Package: Combination of salary, benefits, and other rewards.

9. Competency: Skills, abilities, and knowledge required for specific tasks.

10. Contingent Workforce: Temporary or freelance workers.

11. Counteroffer: An offer made in response to a previous offer.

12. Culture Fit: How well a candidate aligns with company culture.

13. Direct Hire: Hiring an employee directly, not through an agency.

14. Employee Engagement: The level of commitment and passion an employee has.

15. Employee Onboarding: Integrating a new employee into the company.

16. Employee Referral: A job candidate recommendation from a current employee.

17. Employee Relations: Managing relationships between employers and employees.

18. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): Policies ensuring non-discrimination in hiring.

19. Exit Interview: Interview with departing employees for feedback.

20. Freelancer: A person working on a contract basis.

21. FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): Measure for the work commitment of an employed person.

22. Ghosting: When a candidate suddenly stops communicating.

23. Glassdoor: Website where employees review companies.

24. Headhunter: A recruiter seeking out candidates, often for specialized roles.

25. HRIS (Human Resources Information System): Software for HR tasks like payroll.

26. Internal Recruitment: Filling job vacancies with current employees.

27. Job Board: A website or location where job vacancies are posted.

28. Job Description: Outline of a job's responsibilities, qualifications, etc.

29. Job Offer: A formal proposal to hire a candidate.

30. Job Posting: Public advertisement of a job vacancy.

31. KPI (Key Performance Indicator): A measure of process or function effectiveness.

32. L&D (Learning and Development): Initiatives focused on skill acquisition.

33. LinkedIn: Professional networking and job searching platform.

34. Non-Compete Agreement: Contract restricting employees from joining competitors.

35. Onboarding Software: Tools to facilitate the new employee onboarding process.

36. Outplacement Services: Support for laid-off employees to find new jobs.

37. Passive Candidate: Someone not actively job hunting but open to opportunities.

38. Performance Review: An evaluation of an employee's work.

39. Pre-employment Testing: Assessments given to candidates before hiring.

40. Purple Squirrel: A term for a perfect job candidate.

41. Recruiter: A person or firm that fills job vacancies.

42. Recruitment Funnel: Stages through which potential candidates move.

43. Reference Check: Verification of a candidate's history through references.

44. Relocation Package: Benefits covering the costs of moving for work.

45. Retention: A company's ability to keep its employees.

46. Sourcing: Proactively searching for qualified job candidates.

47. Stakeholder: Anyone with an interest in the company.

48. Talent Acquisition: Process of finding and hiring skilled talent.

49. Talent Management: Strategies for recruiting, developing, and retaining talent.

50. Talent Pipeline: A pool of potential candidates for hiring.

51. Team Building: Activities to improve team performance.

52. Telecommuting: Working from a location other than the traditional office.

53. Temporary Work: Employment limited to a specific period.

54. Total Rewards: Complete value proposition employees receive from an employer.

55. Unconscious Bias: Hidden biases influencing decision-making processes.

56. Work-Life Balance: Balance between work responsibilities and personal life.

57. Workforce Planning: Ensuring the right people are in the right jobs at the right time.

58. Zero-Hours Contract: Contract with no guaranteed minimum working hours.


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