Thursday, September 29, 2011

HR Glossary


Recruitment
The process of bringing into an organization personnel who will possess the appropriate education, qualifications, skills and experience for the post offered.

Outsourcing
A contractual agreement between an employer and an external third party provider whereby the employer transfers responsibility and management for certain HR, benefit or training related functions or services to the external provider.

Orientation
The introduction of employees to their jobs, co-workers, and the organization by providing them with information regarding such items as policies, procedures, company history, goals, culture, and work rules.

Outplacement
A benefit offered by the employer to displaced employees which may consist of such services as job counseling, training, and job-finding assistance.