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Human Resources Glossary

Explore key HR terminology used by professionals with our extensive glossary.

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Absence Management

Absence management is the process of handling and overseeing the time when employees are not present in the workplace. It involves tracking and managing planned or unplanned absences through established policies to minimize disruptions and maintain efficiency.

Absenteeism

Absenteeism is defined as an employee's habitual absence from work. Habitual non-presence goes beyond what is considered an acceptable number of days away from the office for legitimate reasons like approved vacation days, illness...

Absenteeism Policy

Absenteeism policy refers to guidelines and procedures regulating employee attendance and punctuality within the workplace. This policy outlines various aspects such as paid time off, vacation entitlements, sick leave, parental or other types of leave, and similar provisions.

Abu Dhabi Pension Fund

The Abu Dhabi Pension Fund is a financial institution established by the government of Abu Dhabi in the UAE. Its primary purpose is to manage and administer pension funds and related benefits for eligible employees working in the public sector of Abu Dhabi. The fund aims to secure retirement income and provide financial stability for all government employees.

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Employees who are subject to an accrual leave policy accumulate a set number of days or hours of leave with each pay period. Leaves can be taken at any time, subject to the employer's approval. The quantity of leave that an employee can earn in any month or pay period is determined by the company's overall leave policy.

Ageism

Ageism is prejudice or discrimination based on age, particularly against older individuals, often overlooked in discussions on diversity and inclusion.

Agile HR

Agile HR applies flexibility and adaptability to manage human resources, focusing on quickly responding to business needs, fostering teamwork, and constantly improving HR processes to meet organizational goals.

Air Ticket Policy

Air ticket policy refers to the guidelines set by an organization regarding the purchase, booking, and reimbursement of air travel for employees. This policy outlines who is eligible for air travel, the class of service allowed, and the process for booking tickets, including whether employees can book their own flights or must use a designated travel agency.

Annual Income

The annual income from a job is the total amount earned by an individual from employment in a year. It's calculated by multiplying the salary or wage per pay period by the number of pay periods in a year.

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Annual leave, also known as paid time off (PTO) or holiday entitlement, refers to the allocated days employees can take off with pay each year for vacation, personal needs, or holidays. The exact number of annual leave days in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries varies depending on factors like employment contracts, company policies, and local labor laws.

Applicant

A job applicant is an individual who submits an application in response to a job posting expressing interest for a role within an organization. Applicants typically provide information about their qualifications, skills and work experiences to be evaluated by the hiring team during the selection process.

Appraisal

An appraisal is an evaluation or assessment of an individual’s job performance, usually conducted by a supervisor or manager. It involves reviewing an individual's work, accomplishments, strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement to provide feedback and set goals for professional development.

Approval Workflows

Approval workflows in HR software are structured processes for approving or rejecting HR tasks like hiring or leave requests. They follow company rules, involve specific people, and ensure consistency, making HR tasks easier to manage.

Arrears

Arrears refer to any outstanding payments or wages that an employer owes to an employee. This can include unpaid salaries, bonuses or any other financial entitlements that have not been disbursed on time as per the company policies.

Attendance Integration

The automated process of gathering employee attendance data from time-tracking systems or employee databases. This integration streamlines payroll processing and performance reviews for managers.

Attendance Management

Attendance management refers to the systematic process of tracking individuals’ presence or absence within a specific location, such as a workplace. It involves using systems, either manual or automated, to record attendance for accurate and efficient monitoring of working hours.

Attendance Policy

An attendance policy is a set of guidelines established by an organization to manage when employees are present or absent. It outlines expectations, procedures, and consequences to ensure consistency and reliability.

Attendance Regularization

Attendance regularization is the process of adjusting and formalizing attendance records to account for any deviations from regular work schedules or unexpected absences. It ensures that employee attendance data is accurate and compliant with organizational policies and regulations.

Attrition Rate

Attrition rate is a metric that quantifies the percentage of employees leaving an organization over time. It’s calculated by dividing the number of departures by the average number of employees, then multiplying by 100. This metric helps gauge employee retention and can signal potential issues within the company.

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