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The John Henry Effect refers to the tendency for people based in a control group to perceive themselves at a disadvantage to the experimental group and work harder in order to overcome the perceived deficiency. For example, in an office environment, some workers may be provided with a new CRM system while others use legacy tools to see if the […]
Johari Window definition Johari Window is a technique that aims to help people understand their emotional and physical relationship with self and other people. It is used in both a self-help context, group setting and in the corporate environment to improve individual and team performance. The Johari Window concept was created by Joseph Luft and Harrington Ingham in 1955 – […]
Job sharing is an arrangement where two or more employees share the demands of a job that are traditionally undertaken by one person working full-time. Workers sharing a role will be employed on a reduced-time basis – the split is not always 50/50, particularly in cases where parents are returning to work after maternity or paternity leave. The remuneration for […]
Job Evaluation definition A systematic, formal process that allows organisations to compare jobs to others across the company and the industry. Job evaluation is often seen as the foundation for a fair and efficient pay framework. Job evaluations may be carried out in order to help businesses: Produce a fair pay framework Reduce inefficiencies in remuneration e.g. two people on […]
Job Description definition A document that sets out various information about a job role – the information on there will vary depending on whether the job description is to be used solely as an internal resource, for example to guide the appraisal process, or as a document to give to prospective External candidates. The information may include: Responsibilities and remit […]
Job Classification definition A process that aims to classify a job in a standardised scale by its responsibilities, duties and the competencies required. Job classification is focused exclusively on the role and what the organisation needs the role to be, whereas job analysis will take into account the nature of the person performing the role. Job classification leads to defined ‘grade scales,’ […]
Job Board definition Originally a physical board where new job roles could be posted, but now most often refers to an online location that lists job vacancies. Job sites can be general, posting vacancies across many industries, seniority levels and locations, or focused on one particular area e.g. creative jobs or executive jobs. The general job board market is dominated […]
Job Analysis definition A process aimed at codifying the nature of a job role to help organisations understand the types of people they need to perform roles to a high level. Job analysis may help HR produce job descriptions for new roles, and can assist organisations in making comparisons with other companies, divisions or industries. Job analysis will typically identify attributes and […]
Internship definition Internships are training programmes aimed at younger workers, from school-age students to post-graduates, in which the individual exchanges their time and service for experience in a particular industry. They are commonly seen as the white-collar equivalent of apprenticeships. Employers may be paid or unpaid. They are not permanent positions and are typically for a defined period of time, […]
Integrity testing, which may also go by the name honesty testing, is a pre-employment screening practice that attempts to predict the future potential of counterproductive workplace behaviours.(Refer Previous HR Word) Integrity testing tends to come in two flavours: overt tests and personality-based tests. Overt tests asks questions on past behaviour, actions and outcomes and attitudes towards counterproductive workplace behaviours. Personality-based tests […]
Intangible Rewards definition Intangible rewards, also known as intangible benefits, are rewards provided to an employee that don’t have an inherent monetary value, and are often applied in response to a particular achievement. Praise Thanks Public acknowledgment/recognition Lunches and dinners out Intangible rewards compare with tangible rewards, which are rewards that have financial value to the employee, such as bonuses or […]
ISO 9000 definition A family of standards of excellence, created by the International Organization for Standardization, related to quality management systems. ISO 9000 standards can be applied across any industry and company size, making them a well-known symbol across the globe. The standards were first published in 1987. Frequently cited advantages of ISO 9000 often include: reducing audits, strengthening marketing efforts, […]
Insubordination definition Insubordination occurs when someone explicitly or implicitly, but always consciously, disobeys the orders or wishes of a superior. It is commonly used to describe instances in the military where junior personnel actively disobey superior officers. For insubordination to occur, the superior officer must have the remit and authority to compel the lower-ranked individual to act. In the workplace, […]
Informal Communication definition Informal communication in the workplace is communication that takes place outside the formal, communication structures of the workplace. Some people refer to informal communication as the ‘grapevine.’ Note that informal communication can occur in the same setting as formal communication, such as in a private meeting room during the appraisal process. A manager may conduct the appraisal […]
Industrial and Organisational Psychology definition Industrial and organisational psychology (IO psychology) is the use of psychological knowledge and techniques to better understand how businesses work and how employees function in the workplace – what drives them, motivates them, angers them – in order to develop a more engaged and productive workforce. Organisations hire industrial psychologists in order to drive productivity […]
Induction definition Induction is the process of introducing a new employee to the company culture and processes with the aim of bringing them up to speed as quickly as possible as well as making them feel socially comfortable and aware of their professional responsibilities. Companies will typically have an induction programme in place and follow the same processes for all […]
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