HR Glossary

Employee Empowerment	Enabling employees to take responsibility for thinking, decision-making and innovation within their role.
Employee Engagement	An employee’s commitment to, involvement with and satisfaction for their role and the organisation.
Employee Handbook	Sets out the expectations, guidelines and procedures of the organisation.
Employment Contract	The terms by which both the employee and the employer should adhere while the employee works at that organisation.
Employment Law	Legislation that governs the employee-employer relationship.  Failing to comply with employment law could result in court proceedings and repercussions for the organisation.
Exit Interview	An interview conducted by management or HR to determine an employee’s reasons for leaving the organisation and views relating to the organisation on leaving.