HR Glossary Terms

A to Z glossary of terms, definitions, and use cases for Human Resources.
Showing 24 of 67 HR terms

360-Degree Feedback

360-Degree Feedback is a performance evaluation method where employees receive confidential, anonymous feedback from multiple sources, including peers…

Action Process

The Action Process is a concept in psychology and organizational behavior that describes the sequence of steps individuals take to move from intention…

Active vs Passive Candidates

In recruitment, Active Candidates are individuals who are actively looking for new job opportunities.

Adverse Impact

Adverse Impact occurs when a hiring or HR practice disproportionately disadvantages members of a protected group, even if unintentional.

Affective Commitment

Affective Commitment is an employee’s emotional attachment to, identification with, and involvement in their organization.

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is a software application that automates and manages the recruitment and hiring process.

Attrition Rate

Attrition Rate, also known as employee turnover rate, is the percentage of employees who leave an organization over a given period of time, typically …

Benefits Administration Software

Benefits Administration Software is a digital platform that helps HR teams manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement p…

Candidate Pipeline

A Candidate Pipeline is a structured pool of potential job candidates who are engaged, evaluated, and kept in consideration for current or future role…

Candidate Relationship Management (CRM)

Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) in HR refers to the use of software and strategies to build, nurture, and manage long-term relationships with …

Candidate Sourcing

Candidate Sourcing is the proactive process of identifying, attracting, and engaging potential job candidates, both active job seekers and passive tal…

Change Management

Change Management is the structured approach organizations use to prepare, support, and guide employees through organizational changes such as new tec…

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation & Benefits (C&B), also known as Total Rewards, is the combination of monetary and non-monetary rewards provided to employees in e…

Compensation Management Software

Compensation Management Software is a digital platform that helps organizations plan, implement, and manage employee compensation strategies

Competency-Based Interviewing

Competency-Based Interviewing is a structured interviewing technique that evaluates candidates based on specific skills, behaviors, and attributes req…

Continuance Commitment

Continuance Commitment is the type of organizational commitment where employees remain with their employer primarily because of the perceived costs of…

Cost-per-Hire (CPH)

Cost-per-Hire (CPH) is a recruiting metric that calculates the total expenses associated with hiring a new employee.

Cultural Fit

Cultural Fit refers to the alignment between a candidate’s values, beliefs, behaviors, and working style with the core values, mission, and culture of…

Digital HR

Digital HR refers to the transformation of traditional human resources practices through the adoption of digital technologies, tools, and data-driven …

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is an organizational framework that promotes representation, fairness, and belonging in the workplace.

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the standardized electronic exchange of business documents, such as invoices, purchase orders, payroll data, or b…

Employee Engagement Tools

Employee engagement tools are digital platforms and applications designed to measure, improve, and sustain employee engagement levels within an organi…

Employee Experience Platform (EXP)

An Employee Experience Platform (EXP) is a digital solution that integrates various HR and workplace tools to create a seamless, personalized employee…

Employee Retention

Employee Retention refers to an organization’s ability to keep its employees over time and reduce turnover