8 HR Analytics : Every Manager Should Know
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HR Word: Charismatic Authority
Charismatic Authority definition Charismatic authority is one of the classifications of authority that make up sociologist Max Weber’s tripartite classification of authority, alongsidetraditional authority and rational-legal authority. Charismatic authority was defined by Weber […]
HR Word :Change Management
Change Management definition Change management is an overarching, guided process to transition individuals, teams or organisations from state to another. The ultimate goal of change management is to achieve the desired change with the maximum of positive benefits and efficiencies and a minimum of negative effects on all stakeholders. For the HR function, change management is a crucial aspect of […]
HR Word : Catfish Effect
Catfish Effect definition The catfish effect refers to the motivating effects of strong competition on weaker individuals. It’s named after a story, perhaps apocryphal, regarding the transport of live sardines […]
HR Word : Undue Hardships
HR word of the day – Undue Hardships Undue hardships are defined as any undue or unforeseen conditions which may prevail in an organization or workplace which are not at […]
HR Word : Carve-Out
Carve-out definition A term with two separate meanings, most commonly used to refer to medical services that are not included in a standard health insurance contract and are paid for […]
HR Word : Brown Bag Lunch
Brown Bag Lunch definition Brown bag lunches are combined learning/eating events, taking place over lunchtime, where training can occur in an informal setting. The topics covered during brown bag lunches […]
HR Word : Career Plateau
Career Plateau definition Career plateaus are acute points in a person’s career path where progression seems difficult or obstacle-ridden, due to both internal reasons and external reasons. External reasons for reaching a […]
HR Word : Butterfly Effect
Butterfly Effect definition The Butterfly Effect refers to instances where small variations in initial conditions in a system can result in significant changes later down the line. The Butterfly Effect […]
HR Word : Bumping
Bumping definition Employees at risk of redundancy can be given the opportunity to ‘bump’ another employee out of their position, so it’s the second employee that actually gets made redundant. […]
HR Word : Broadbanding
Broadbanding definition Organisations with broadband pay structures have broader salary ranges but there are fewer one of them – this type of structure is found in flattened organisations where there is a reduced chance of promotion in terms of responsibility. Broadbanding allows organisations to increase pay and offer opportunities for training without promoting employees. Broadband pay structures aren’t as sensitive […]
HR Word : Garnishment
HR Word of the Day – Garnishment Deductions in employee’s salary at the behest of a court or government order for payment of certain debts, taxes or support expenses are known as Garnishments. These orders are generally given to the Employer by the court directing him/her to withhold a portion of the employee’s wages, and the employer is liable to […]
HR Word : Ergonomics
HR Word of the day – Ergonomics Ergonomics can be understood as the science of creating or designing devices and equipments that are fit for the human body and enhances the activity performed. The term ergonomics came by the derivation of two Greek words ‘ergon’ which means work and ‘nomoi’ which means natural laws. Ergonomics also includes information on safety […]
HR Word : Blind Job Advert
Blind Job Advert definition Blind job ads are job adverts, for the purposes of Recruitment, that do not include information that identifies who posted the advert. Companies may have many reasons for not attaching their name, such as not making it public that they have a senior job to fill and are therefore ‘rudderless.’ Other companies may want to increase the […]
HR Word : Benchmarking
Benchmarking definition On a base level, benchmarking involves comparing a company’s performance figures against a standardised set of metrics as a way to judge how the company is doing. It may be a one-off process or a regular part of a company’s strategic management overview. There are many specific types of benchmarking, including best practice benchmarking, whereby leaders will identify […]
HR WORD : Bean Feast
Bean-feast definition A bean-feast, often shortened to beano, is a British term for an annual dinner provided by an employee to its workers. It can also refer to any outing and meal combo, although the definition based on an annual event is its original meaning. In its earliest usage – in the late 19th and early 20th century – it […]
