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Candidate Experience
Candidate experience refers to the overall quality of a candidate’s journey throughout the entire hiring process within an organization, from the initial application to the final job offer.
Candidate Management
Candidate management refers to all processes involved in receiving, organizing, evaluating, and tracking applications throughout the recruitment journey.
Cultural Fit
Cultural fit, often referred to as culture alignment, describes how well an employee’s values, behaviors, and way of working align with a company’s culture, mission, and goals.
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Employee Advocacy
Employee advocacy is a strategic approach that involves identifying and empowering internal ambassadors who organically promote an organization and its culture across various social media platforms.
Employee Experience
Employee experience is defined by an employee’s journey and overall perception throughout all stages of their lifecycle within an organization, from onboarding to departure.
Employee Termination Agreement
An employment termination agreement is a legal or administrative document that formalizes the end of the employment relationship between an employer and an employee.
Employer Brand
Employer brand refers to the image projected by a company to candidates and employees. When used strategically, it helps to attract, retain and engage top talent, and enhance the organization's reputation.
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HR Performance Indicators (HR KPIs)
An HR performance indicator (or HR KPI) is used to evaluate the effectiveness of HR processes and strategies, as well as an organization’s overall health, by measuring metrics such as employee retention, satisfaction, and absenteeism.
HR Process Automation
HR process automation refers to the use of HR technologies and software to automate repetitive administrative and operational tasks such as employee data management, approvals, recruitment workflows, or payroll processing.
HRIS (Human Resources Information System)
A Human Resources Information System (HRIS) is a software solution that integrates multiple human resources functions, supporting the day-to-day management of HR administrative tasks.
HRMS (Human Resource Management System)
An HRMS (Human Resource Management System), often referred to as an HRIS, is a talent management software designed to automate and optimize a wide range of HR processes.
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Passive Candidate
A passive candidate is a person who is not actively looking for a new job but is open to professional opportunities if approached.
Pay Equity
Pay equity refers to ensuring equal compensation for employees in predominantly female job roles compared to those in predominantly male job roles, as long as the work performed is of equal value.
Payroll Processing
Payroll processing includes all operations required to calculate, validate, and distribute employee compensation in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Payroll Software
Payroll software is a technology solution designed to automate employee payroll processing, including statutory deductions and tax reporting features such as T4 slips and other required tax forms.
Probationary Period
A probation period is a trial period at the beginning of an employment contract during which an employer evaluates whether an employee’s skills, performance, and overall fit align with the role.
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Recruitment Software
Recruitment software is a technology solution designed to centralize, structure, and optimize all recruitment-related activities, from job posting to candidate hiring.
Reskilling
Reskilling involves training employees to acquire new skills that allow them to move into a different role than the one they currently hold.
Return of Company Property
Return of company property refers to the formal process employees must follow when leaving the organization to ensure that all equipment, documents, and access credentials provided to them during their employment are handed back.
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Semantic Search (Recruiting)
Semantic search in recruitment is a technology used in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment software to identify candidates based on meaning and context rather than exact keyword matches
SMART Goals
SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. They provide a structured and effective framework for managing and evaluating employee performance.
Sourcing
Sourcing is the proactive recruitment strategy of seeking out, identifying and contacting qualified talent who have not previously applied for a job (passive candidates).
Stay Interview
A stay interview is a conversation led by an HR manager or a direct supervisor with the goal of assessing an employee’s engagement and likelihood of staying with the organization.