HR Glossary Terms

A to Z glossary of terms, definitions, and use cases for Human Resources.
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Performance Management System (PMS)

A Performance Management System (PMS) is a software platform or process framework designed to evaluate, monitor, and improve employee performance.

Pre-Employment Assessments

Pre-Employment Assessments are tools used during the hiring process to evaluate a candidate’s potential fit for a role.

Psychological Contract

The Psychological Contract refers to the unwritten set of expectations and beliefs between an employer and an employee about the reciprocal obligation…

Psychometrics

Psychometrics is the field of study concerned with the design, administration, and interpretation of tests that measure psychological attributes such …

Reliability (Test/Retest Reliability) 

Reliability refers to the consistency of a measurement tool or assessment

Requisition (Req)

A Requisition (often shortened to Req) is a formal request to open a new job position within an organization.

Role Model™

The Plum Role Model™is a science-based feature within Plum’s talent assessment platform that defines the behavioral traits, problem-solving abilities,…

Screening

Screening is the process of reviewing job applications, resumes, and other candidate information to determine whether individuals meet the basic quali…

Selection Methods

Selection Methods are the tools and techniques organizations use to evaluate and choose candidates during the hiring process.

Small and Mid-Sized Business (SMB)

Small and Mid-Sized Business (SMB) is a category of organizations that are smaller than large enterprises but larger than micro-businesses

Software as a Service (SaaS)

Software as a Service (SaaS) is a cloud-based software delivery model where applications are hosted by a provider and accessed by users over the inter…

STAR Method

The STAR Method is a structured framework used in interviews to help candidates clearly describe past experiences and demonstrate competencies

Succession Planning

Succession Planning is the strategic process of identifying and developing internal employees to fill key leadership or critical roles in the future

Talent Acquisition

Talent Acquisition (TA) is the strategic process of identifying, attracting, evaluating, and hiring skilled individuals to meet current and future wor…

Talent Pool

A Talent Pool is a database or collection of potential job candidates who may be considered for current or future openings

Transactional Leadership

Transactional Leadership is a leadership style based on clear structures, rules, rewards, and punishments to manage employees and achieve goals.

Transformational Leadership

Transformational Leadership is a leadership style where leaders inspire, motivate, and engage employees to go beyond their immediate self-interest for…

Validity

Validity refers to the degree to which an assessment, test, or measurement tool accurately measures what it is intended to measure.

Workforce Management Software (WFM)

Workforce Management (WFM) Software is a digital solution that helps organizations optimize employee scheduling, time tracking, labor forecasting, and…