Boreout definition A management theory that suggests boredom, a lack of meaningful tasks and subsequent lack of mental stimulation is a common problem affecting modern workers, particularly those in office environments where repetitive tasks may be regular occurrences. The term and theory originated in a 2007 book, Diagnose Boreout, by Swiss business consultants Peter Werder and Philippe Rothlin. Boreout was named […]

Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) definition An umbrella term that refers to processes designed to facilitate a resolution between two parties in dispute and prevent litigation. Because litigation is expensive in time and money, many courts now require the use of ADR before they’ll hear a claim. ADR has many benefits over litigation, including lower costs, confidentiality, choice of third party […]

HR word : Fraud Triangle The Fraud triangle is a framework designed to explain the reasoning behind a worker’s decision to commit workplace fraud. The three stages, categorised by the effect on the individual, can be summarised as pressure, opportunity and rationalisation. Broken down, they are: Step 1 – the pressure on the individual – is the motivation behind the […]

HR Word of the day – Déformation Professionnelle Typically translated as professional deformation, déformation professionnelle is a French term referring to a tendency to process the world through one’s professional eyes rather than from a more balanced perspective. The theory behind the term is that professional socialisation can distort an individual’s natural or normal way of processing information. The likely […]

HR word of the day – HR Word of the day – Compassion Fatigue Compassion fatigue, also known as secondary traumatic stress (STS), refers to a diminished ability to feel compassion over time. It is a form of habituation common to those working closely with victims of trauma, such as paramedics, and was originally diagnosed in nurses in the 1950s. […]

Below we have covered an extensive list of HR Jargons that all Job aspirants in field of Human Resources should learn to become a perfect HR professional. 1. Management Process: Planning, organizing followed by staffing, leading and controlling are five basic function of management. 2. Human Resource: It is the intangible asset also called “people” or human resource aspect of a […]