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 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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Baby Boomers definition Baby boomers are people born, according to the US Census Bureau, between the years 1946 and 1964, although the precise window varies. Culturally, baby boomers are those born in the post-World War II boom in population growth. Some commentators ascribe characteristics to baby boomers as a generation, although these labels are controversial. Baby boomers are often seen […]

At-will Employment definition At-will employment is a concept in American law whereby certain employment relationships can be terminated at any time by either the employer or the employee without giving a reason and with no potential for future liability for breach of contract. Employment relationships are only eligible for at-will status if the contract contains no clause on term of […]

Allostatic Load definition Allostatic load refers to the long-term effects of continued exposure to chronic stress on the body. Colloquially, it is often referred to as ‘wear and tear.’ The theory behind allostatic load suggests that the acute stress response in human bodies becomes maladaptive when it is consequently activated in response to chronic stressors. Bodily responses to stress, such […]

Agile organisations are those display Business Agility Business agility refers to distinct qualities that allow organisations to respond rapidly to changes in the internal and external environment without losing momentum or vision. Adaptability, flexibility and balance are three qualities essential to long-term business agility. Business agility is important for firms looking to survive long-term and who work in quick-paced industries. […]

After-acquired evidence definition After-acquired evidence is a term used in employment law to describe evidence that is discovered by the employer, after the employee has been fired, which would have led to the employee being dismissed anyway. It can also be used as a defence to wrongful termination or to limit the damages available to an employee who was wrongfully […]