- Panel Interview: An interview format where a candidate is assessed by multiple interviewers at the same time. This setup allows different perspectives on the candidate's suitability for the role and is also known as a board interview.
- Patterned Interviews: An interview approach where the discussion is organised into specific topics. Each topic is addressed systematically, ensuring all relevant issues are covered comprehensively.
- Pay Grade: A system for determining the salary range for different jobs within an organisation based on the job's responsibilities, requirements, and market rates.
- Performance Appraisal: A systematic evaluation of an employee's job performance and productivity, typically conducted by their supervisor or manager.
- Phased Retirement: A staffing practice allowing employees nearing retirement age to gradually reduce their job responsibilities and working hours. This method helps employees transition smoothly into retirement while still contributing to the organisation.
- Probationary Period: A trial period at the beginning of an employment relationship during which the employer and the new employee can assess their compatibility and the employee's performance.
- Professional Development: Continuous training and education to enhance employees' skills, knowledge, and competencies for their current roles and future career advancement.
- Qualitative Research: Research that involves non-numerical data to understand concepts, opinions, or experiences, often used in employee satisfaction surveys.
- Quality of Hire: A metric used to evaluate the effectiveness of the recruitment process by assessing the performance and retention rates of new hires.
- Quantitative Research: Research involving numerical data and statistical analysis to understand patterns and trends, such as employee turnover rates.
- Recruitment: The process of identifying, attracting, and selecting qualified individuals for job openings within an organisation.
- Reference Check: The process of gathering information about a potential employee's past job performance by contacting their former employers, colleagues, or other references. This step helps verify the candidate's qualifications and suitability for the role.
- Remote Work: A flexible working arrangement where employees perform their job duties from locations outside the traditional office environment. This can include working from home, co-working spaces, or any other location with internet access, without the requirement to be physically present in the office.
- Relocation Assistance: Support provided by an employer to help an employee move to a new location for work, which may include covering moving costs, temporary housing, and other expenses.
- Resume Mining: The process of sifting through large databases of resumes to identify qualified candidates for job openings. This involves using software tools and search techniques to extract relevant information from the resumes to streamline talent acquisition.
- Retention Rate: A measure of an organisation's ability to keep its employees over a specified period.
- Role Analysis: The process of defining and documenting the responsibilities, duties, and expectations of a specific job within the organisation.
