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HR Glossary

A plain-English guide to HR terms, acronyms, and concepts. Whether youโ€™re new to HR or a seasoned pro, this glossary has you covered.

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360-Degree Feedback

Performance feedback gathered from an employee's manager, peers, reports and themselves. Read more

A

Abandonment of Employment

When an employee stops attending work without notice or explanation, appearing to have left the job. Read more

Absence Management

The policies and processes an organisation uses to record, monitor and reduce unplanned employee absence. Read more

Absenteeism

Habitual or unplanned absence from work beyond agreed leave, often signalling deeper engagement or health issues. Read more

Accrual (Leave Accrual)

The gradual build-up of entitlements such as annual leave as an employee works through the year. Read more

Adverse Impact

When a seemingly neutral policy or practice disproportionately disadvantages a protected group. Read more

Annual Leave

Paid time off that employees are entitled to take each year for rest and personal use. Read more

Annualised Hours

A contract that sets total working hours over a year rather than per week, allowing flexible scheduling. Read more

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Software that manages job applications from advertisement through to hire, centralising the recruitment pipeline. Read more

Appraisal

A structured review of an employee's performance, contribution and development over a set period. Read more

Apprenticeship

A structured programme combining paid work with formal training that leads to a recognised qualification. Read more

At-Will Employment

A US doctrine allowing either employer or employee to end employment at any time, for almost any reason. Read more

Attrition

The gradual reduction of a workforce as employees leave and are not always replaced. Read more

B

Background Check

Verification of a candidate's history โ€” such as identity, references and qualifications โ€” before employment begins. Read more

Banded Hours

A right for workers with variable hours to be placed on a contract band reflecting the hours they actually work. Read more

Bank Holiday (Public Holiday)

A day recognised by statute on which most workers are entitled to paid time off or an alternative benefit. Read more

Benchmarking

Comparing an organisation's pay, benefits or practices against the market or peers to stay competitive. Read more

Benefit in Kind (BIK)

A non-cash perk provided to an employee, such as a company car or health cover, that may be taxable. Read more

Bereavement Leave

Time off granted to an employee following the death of a close family member or dependant. Read more

Blended Workforce

A workforce combining permanent employees with contractors, temporary and freelance workers. Read more

Bonus

An additional payment made to an employee, usually to reward performance or the achievement of targets. Read more

Bradford Factor

A formula that weights frequent short absences more heavily than occasional long ones to flag absence patterns. Read more

Burnout

A state of physical and emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged, unmanaged workplace stress. Read more

C

Candidate Experience

The overall impression a job applicant forms of an employer throughout the recruitment process. Read more

Career Break

An extended period of agreed unpaid leave during which the employment relationship is preserved. Read more

Career Pathing

Mapping the possible routes an employee can take to progress and develop within an organisation. Read more

Carer's Leave

Time off that allows an employee to provide care for a person in need of significant support. Read more

Casual Worker

A worker engaged on an irregular, as-needed basis with no guaranteed hours or ongoing commitment. Read more

Collective Agreement

A negotiated agreement between an employer and a trade union setting terms for a group of employees. Read more

Collective Bargaining

Negotiation between employers and trade unions over pay, conditions and workplace terms for a group of workers. Read more

Compassionate Leave

Discretionary or contractual time off granted to deal with a personal or family emergency or crisis. Read more

Compensation

The total financial reward an employee receives for their work, including salary and variable pay. Read more

Competency Framework

A structured set of skills, behaviours and knowledge that defines effective performance in a role. Read more

Compressed Hours

Working full-time hours over fewer, longer days rather than the standard working week. Read more

Constructive Dismissal

When an employee resigns because the employer's serious breach of contract left them no reasonable choice. Read more

Continuous Service

The unbroken length of time an employee has worked for an employer, which affects statutory rights. Read more

Contract of Employment

The legally binding agreement setting out the terms and conditions between employer and employee. Read more

Core Hours

The part of the working day when all employees must be available, within a flexible-hours arrangement. Read more

Corrective Action

Steps taken to address and remedy an employee's underperformance or misconduct. Read more

Cost of Turnover

The total financial impact of losing and replacing an employee. Read more

Cost per Hire

The total average cost of filling a vacancy, from advertising and agency fees to internal time. Read more

CSO Returns (Employment Statistics Reporting)

Statutory statistical returns some Irish employers must submit to the Central Statistics Office. Read more

Culture Fit

How well a candidate's values and working style align with an organisation's culture and norms. Read more

D

Deferred Compensation

Earnings set aside to be paid at a later date, such as retirement or the end of a vesting period. Read more

Digital Nomad

A worker who performs their job remotely while travelling or living in different locations. Read more

Disciplinary Procedure

A fair, structured process for addressing employee conduct or performance that falls short of standards. Read more

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

An organisation's efforts to build a diverse workforce and a fair, inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Read more

E

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

A confidential support service offering employees help with personal, financial or wellbeing issues. Read more

Employee Engagement

The emotional commitment employees feel towards their organisation and its goals. Read more

Employee Handbook

A document that sets out an organisation's policies, procedures and expectations for staff. Read more

Employee Lifecycle

The stages an employee moves through with an organisation, from attraction to departure. Read more

Employee Mobility

The movement of employees between roles, teams or locations, internally or across borders. Read more

Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS)

A simple metric measuring how likely employees are to recommend their organisation as a place to work. Read more

Employee Self-Service

Systems letting employees view and update their own HR information directly. Read more

Employee Self-Service (ESS)

HR software features that let employees view and update their own information and requests. Read more

Employee Value Proposition (EVP)

The unique set of rewards and benefits an organisation offers employees in return for their skills and contribution. Read more

Employee Wellbeing

An organisation's efforts to support the physical, mental and financial health of staff. Read more

Employer Branding

The reputation and image an organisation projects as a place to work, to current and prospective employees. Read more

Employer of Record (EOR)

A third party that legally employs staff on a company's behalf, often to enable hiring in another country. Read more

Equal Pay

The legal principle that people must receive the same pay for the same or equivalent work. Read more

Exit Interview

A conversation with a departing employee to understand why they are leaving and how to improve. Read more

Exit Management (Offboarding)

The structured process of managing an employee's departure from an organisation. Read more

Expatriate (Assignee)

An employee sent to work in another country for an extended period on assignment. Read more

F

Fixed-Term Contract

An employment contract that ends on a set date or on completion of a specific task or project. Read more

Flexible Working

Working arrangements that give employees choice over when, where or how much they work. Read more

FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act)

The US federal law setting minimum wage, overtime and record-keeping standards for many employees. Read more

Force Majeure Leave

Short, urgent leave to deal with a sudden family emergency involving injury or illness of a dependant. Read more

Form W-4 (US)

A US tax form employees complete so employers withhold the correct federal income tax. Read more

Four-Day Week

A working pattern that reduces the standard working week to four days, often without cutting pay. Read more

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

A unit expressing workforce size by converting all hours worked into full-time positions. Read more

Furlough

A temporary, agreed pause in work โ€” often with reduced or state-supported pay โ€” during which employment continues. Read more

G

Garden Leave

A period during notice when an employee stays employed and paid but does not attend work. Read more

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

The EU data-protection law governing how organisations collect, store and use personal data, including employee data. Read more

Gender Pay Gap

The difference in average pay between men and women across an organisation or workforce. Read more

Gig Economy

A labour market built on short-term, task-based or freelance work rather than permanent employment. Read more

Grievance

A formal complaint raised by an employee about a workplace issue that needs to be addressed. Read more

Gross Misconduct

Serious wrongdoing so grave that it can justify dismissal without notice or pay in lieu. Read more

Gross Negligence

A serious failure to take reasonable care that can amount to gross misconduct and justify dismissal. Read more

Gross Pay

An employee's total earnings before tax, social insurance and other deductions are taken. Read more

H

Hard Skills

Specific, teachable and measurable abilities such as technical or professional competencies. Read more

Headcount

The total number of employees in an organisation, team or category at a given point in time. Read more

Headhunting (Executive Search)

Actively approaching and recruiting talented individuals, often those not actively job-seeking. Read more

Health and Safety

The legal and practical measures an employer takes to protect the wellbeing of workers at work. Read more

Holiday Pay

The pay an employee receives while taking their entitled annual leave. Read more

HR Business Partner (HRBP)

A senior HR professional who works closely with business leaders to align people strategy with goals. Read more

HRIS (Human Resource Information System)

Software that centralises employee data and automates core HR processes such as records, leave and reporting. Read more

Human Capital

The collective skills, knowledge and experience of an organisation's people, viewed as an asset. Read more

Human Capital Management (HCM)

The strategic approach to recruiting, managing and developing people to maximise their value. Read more

Hybrid Work

A working model combining time in the workplace with time working remotely. Read more

I

I-9 Form (US)

A US federal form used to verify an employee's identity and legal authorisation to work in the United States. Read more

Incentive Pay

Variable pay designed to motivate and reward specific performance, results or behaviours. Read more

Induction

The process of introducing a new employee to their role, team and organisation in their first days and weeks. Read more

Insubordination

An employee's deliberate refusal to follow a reasonable and lawful instruction from a manager. Read more

Internal Mobility

The movement of employees into new roles within the same organisation, through promotion or transfer. Read more

J

Job Architecture

A structured framework that defines roles, levels and career paths consistently across an organisation. Read more

Job Description

A document setting out the purpose, duties and requirements of a specific role. Read more

Job Evaluation

A systematic method of assessing the relative value of roles to set fair and consistent pay. Read more

Job Offer

A formal proposal of employment setting out the role, terms and conditions for a chosen candidate. Read more

Job Sharing

An arrangement where two part-time employees share the duties and hours of one full-time role. Read more

K

Key Result Area (KRA)

The broad areas of responsibility in which an employee is expected to deliver results. Read more

Key Worker (Critical Role)

An employee whose role is essential to core operations or, in a wider sense, to essential public services. Read more

Knowledge Management

Capturing, organising and sharing an organisation's collective knowledge so it is not lost. Read more

KPI (Key Performance Indicator)

A measurable value that shows how effectively an individual, team or organisation is meeting a key objective. Read more

KSA (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

The knowledge, skills and abilities a person needs to perform a role effectively. Read more

L

Labour Turnover

The rate at which employees leave an organisation and are replaced over a given period. Read more

Lateral Move

A sideways move to a role at a similar level, broadening experience rather than increasing seniority. Read more

Lay-Off

A temporary suspension of work, and pay, when an employer has no work available. Read more

Learning and Development (L&D)

Activities that build employees' skills, knowledge and capabilities to support performance and growth. Read more

Leave Management

The process of requesting, approving, tracking and reporting employee time off. Read more

Leave of Absence

An authorised period away from work, paid or unpaid, outside normal holiday entitlement. Read more

Letter of Offer

A written offer of employment setting out the main terms a candidate is being asked to accept. Read more

Line Manager

The person with direct responsibility for managing an individual or team's daily work. Read more

Living Wage

A voluntary pay rate calculated to cover the basic cost of a decent standard of living. Read more

Long-Service Award

Recognition given to employees for reaching significant milestones of continuous service. Read more

M

Management by Objectives (MBO)

A management approach where goals are agreed jointly and progress measured against them. Read more

Maternity Leave

Protected time off around childbirth for the birth parent, with statutory and often contractual pay. Read more

Matrix Organisation

A structure where employees report to more than one manager across functions and projects. Read more

Mediation

A voluntary, confidential process where a neutral third party helps resolve a workplace dispute. Read more

Mentoring

A developmental relationship where an experienced colleague guides another's growth. Read more

Merit Increase

A permanent rise in base pay awarded for individual performance rather than cost of living. Read more

Minimum Notice

The shortest period of notice an employer must give before terminating employment, set by law. Read more

Minimum Wage

The lowest hourly rate an employer may lawfully pay most workers. Read more

Moonlighting

Holding a second job or side business alongside one's main employment. Read more

N

National Insurance / PRSI

Mandatory social insurance contributions funding state benefits and pensions. Read more

Night Work

Work carried out during night-time hours, subject to specific health and hours protections. Read more

Nine-Box Grid

A talent tool plotting employees by current performance against future potential. Read more

Non-Compete Clause

A contractual term restricting an employee from competing with their employer after leaving. Read more

Notice Period

The advance warning either party must give before ending the employment relationship. Read more

O

Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)

A goal-setting framework linking ambitious objectives to measurable key results. Read more

Occupational Health

Services and practices that protect and promote employees' health at work. Read more

Occupational Pension

A workplace pension scheme set up by an employer to provide retirement income for staff. Read more

Offboarding

The structured process of managing an employee's departure from the organisation. Read more

Onboarding

The process of integrating a new employee into the organisation so they become effective and engaged. Read more

One-to-One

A regular, private conversation between a manager and a team member. Read more

Organisational Chart

A visual map of reporting lines, roles and structure within an organisation. Read more

Outplacement

Support provided to departing employees to help them find new roles. Read more

Overtime

Hours worked beyond an employee's normal contracted hours, sometimes at an enhanced rate. Read more

Overtime Premium

The enhanced rate, above normal pay, paid for hours worked as overtime. Read more

P

Parent's Leave

A State-paid period of leave available to each parent during a child's early years. Read more

Parental Leave

Unpaid, job-protected leave for parents to care for young children. Read more

Paternity Leave

Short, protected leave for the relevant parent around the birth or adoption of a child. Read more

Pay in Lieu of Notice (PILON)

A payment covering the notice period so employment can end immediately. Read more

Pay Transparency

Openness about pay levels, structures and the basis on which pay decisions are made. Read more

PAYE

The system for deducting income tax and social contributions from wages at source. Read more

Payroll

The process of calculating and paying employees' wages, along with related tax and deductions. Read more

Peer Review

Feedback on an employee's performance gathered from their colleagues. Read more

Pension (Occupational)

A retirement savings arrangement, often supported by employer contributions, for employees' later life. Read more

Pension Auto-Enrolment

A scheme automatically enrolling eligible workers into a retirement savings plan. Read more

Pension Contribution

Money paid into an employee's retirement savings by the employee, employer or both. Read more

Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)

A structured, time-bound plan to help an underperforming employee meet expectations. Read more

Performance Management

The ongoing process of setting expectations, giving feedback and supporting employees to perform well. Read more

Preboarding

Engagement and preparation activities between a signed offer and the first day. Read more

Probation

An initial period of employment during which suitability for the role is assessed. Read more

Probation Period

An initial period of employment during which suitability for the role is assessed. Read more

Probationary Review

A structured assessment of a new hire's suitability during or at the end of probation. Read more

Protected Disclosure

A worker's report of wrongdoing that is legally protected from penalisation. Read more

Psychometric Testing

Standardised assessments measuring aptitude, personality or behavioural traits in recruitment. Read more

Q

Quiet Quitting

Doing only what a role strictly requires, without going above and beyond. Read more

R

Reasonable Accommodation

Adjustments enabling a person with a disability to work, unless they cause disproportionate burden. Read more

Recruitment

The end-to-end process of attracting, selecting and hiring people to fill roles in an organisation. Read more

Redundancy

Dismissal because a role is no longer needed, rather than because of the individual's conduct or capability. Read more

Reference Check

Verification of a candidate's employment history and suitability with previous employers. Read more

Remote Work

An arrangement where employees carry out their duties away from a central workplace, typically from home. Read more

Reskilling

Training employees for a substantially different role from the one they currently hold. Read more

Restrictive Covenant

A contractual clause limiting an employee's activities during or after employment. Read more

Retention (Employee Retention)

An organisation's ability to keep its employees and reduce avoidable turnover. Read more

Right to Disconnect

The principle that employees can disengage from work communications outside working hours. Read more

Right-to-Work Check

Verifying that a prospective or current employee is legally permitted to work in the relevant country. Read more

Rostering

Scheduling employees' shifts to match staffing needs and legal requirements. Read more

S

Sabbatical

An extended period of leave, often for rest, study or personal projects, with a right to return. Read more

Salary Band

A defined pay range for a role or grade, with a minimum, midpoint and maximum. Read more

Salary Benchmarking

Comparing pay for roles against external market data to inform reward decisions. Read more

Salary Sacrifice

An arrangement where an employee gives up part of their salary for a non-cash benefit. Read more

Secondment

A temporary assignment of an employee to a different role, team or organisation. Read more

Settlement Agreement

A legally binding agreement resolving an employment dispute or ending employment on agreed terms. Read more

Shift Differential

Extra pay for working less desirable shifts, such as nights or weekends. Read more

Shift Swap

An arrangement where employees exchange rostered shifts, usually with approval. Read more

Short-Time Working

A temporary reduction in an employee's hours or pay due to reduced work. Read more

Sick Leave

Time off work due to illness or injury, which may be paid or unpaid. Read more

Skills Matrix

A grid mapping which employees hold which skills, and at what level. Read more

Soft Skills

Interpersonal and behavioural abilities such as communication, teamwork and adaptability. Read more

Span of Control

The number of direct reports a manager is responsible for. Read more

Staff Handbook

A single document setting out an organisation's policies, procedures and expectations for employees. Read more

Statutory Redundancy

The minimum redundancy payment prescribed by law for eligible employees. Read more

Statutory Sick Pay

The minimum sick pay employers must provide by law to eligible employees. Read more

Stay Interview

A conversation with a current employee to understand what keeps them and what might make them leave. Read more

Succession Planning

Identifying and developing people to fill critical roles as they become vacant. Read more

T

Talent Acquisition

The strategic, long-term function of attracting and hiring the people an organisation needs. Read more

Talent Management

The integrated set of practices for attracting, developing and retaining capable people. Read more

Time and Attendance

Systems and processes for recording when employees work and are absent. Read more

Total Reward

The complete package of financial and non-financial benefits an employee receives from working. Read more

Total Rewards

The full package of pay, benefits and non-financial rewards an employee receives. Read more

Training Needs Analysis

A systematic assessment of the gap between current and required skills. Read more

TUPE

Rules protecting employees' terms when a business or service transfers to a new employer. Read more

Turnover (Staff Turnover)

The rate at which employees leave an organisation and are replaced over a given period. Read more

U

Unconscious Bias

Automatic, unintended judgements about people that can influence workplace decisions. Read more

Unfair Dismissal

Termination of employment that breaches statutory fairness in reason or process. Read more

Upskilling

Developing employees' existing skills to meet evolving role and business needs. Read more

V

Vacancy

An open position an organisation intends to fill. Read more

Variable Pay

Compensation that fluctuates with performance, such as bonuses or commission. Read more

W

Wellbeing Programme

A coordinated set of initiatives supporting employees' physical, mental and financial health. Read more

Whistleblowing Policy

A policy setting out how workers can safely report wrongdoing and how the employer responds. Read more

Workforce Planning

Anticipating future people needs and ensuring the organisation has the right skills at the right time. Read more

Working Time Directive

EU law setting limits on working hours and minimum rest and leave. Read more

Workplace Investigation

A structured, impartial process for establishing facts about a workplace complaint or allegation. Read more

Workplace Relations Commission (WRC)

Ireland's statutory body for employment rights, enforcement and dispute resolution. Read more

Works Council

A body representing employees in information and consultation with the employer. Read more

Z

Zero-Hours Contract

An arrangement where the employer does not guarantee any minimum hours of work. Read more

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