HR Glossary Terms

A to Z glossary of terms, definitions, and use cases for Human Resources.
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360-Degree Feedback

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

Active vs Passive Candidates

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

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 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

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

Employee Self-Service (ESS)

Employee Self-Service (ESS) is a feature within HR systems that allows employees to access and manage their own HR-related information through a digit…

Employee Value Proposition (EVP)

An Employee Value Proposition (EVP) is the unique set of benefits, rewards, opportunities, and experiences an organization offers to employees in exch…

Employer Branding

Employer Branding is the practice of shaping and promoting an organization’s reputation as an employer.

Human Capital Management (HCM)

Human Capital Management (HCM) is a comprehensive set of practices and technologies used to recruit, manage, develop, and optimize an organization’s w…

Human Resources Information System (HRIS)

A Human Resources Information System (HRIS) is a digital platform or software that manages and organizes employee data, HR processes, and workforce-re…

Learning & Development (L&D)

Learning & Development (L&D) is the function within human resources dedicated to enhancing employee skills, knowledge, and competencies.

Learning Management System (LMS)

A Learning Management System (LMS) is a digital platform used to deliver, manage, and track employee training and development programs

Match Score

A Match Score is a quantifiable metric derived from the Plum assessment that reflects how well an individual’s innate soft skills and behavioral stren…