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Management by objective refers to a management process of clearly defining objectives within a company that are agreed to by both the management and the employees in...

Momtrepreneur refers to a woman who has children and owns/runs a business at the same time, balancing two different roles at the same time.Momtrepreneur definitionMomtrepreneur refers...

Organizational culture, also known as corporate culture, refers to the values, attitudes, beliefs and behaviors that characterize and contribute to an organization's unique social and emotional...

Probationary arrangement refers to an agreement between employers and usually new employees in which the employees agree to work for a set amount of time on...

Rotational training refers to a training and development type of strategy where employees are rotated between departments, jobs and company functions in order to enhance employee's...

Social networking refers to the use of social media platforms for building relations with friends, family, customers and clients as well as building an online community...

Tangible rewards refer to material rewards which can be financial in the form of cash or in a form of gifts which can be converted into cash.Tangible...

Unfair labor practice refers to actions which violate relevant employment legislation regarding transgression carried out on by an employer or a union. Unfair labor practice definition...

Boolean search is a structured search process that allows the user to insert words or phrases such as AND, OR, NOT to limit, broaden and define...

Direct hire refers to position where the company intends to hire a candidate and offers him/her the job directly.Direct Hire definitionDirect hire refers to position where...

Hidden job market refers to describe jobs which are not publicly advertised by the employer.Hidden job market definitionHidden job market refers to describe jobs which are...

Career plateau is a situation in which an employee has reached the highest position level in the company and has less to no possibility of a...

Cost of living adjustment is an increase in income pay that is tied to some measure of economic activity and keeps up with the cost of...

Outbound hiring refers to the process which syncs personalized talent acquisition and business efforts to hire talented candidates through a targeted, candidate-focused approach. Outbound hiring definition...

Placement refers to the process of connecting the selected person and the employer in order to establish an ongoing employment relationship. Placement definition Placement refers to...

Skill-based pay, in simpler terms, is a compensation system where employees are paid based on the specific skills and knowledge they possess, rather than just their...

Appointing officer is an employee in charge of appointing new candidates for an open job position. Appointing officer definition Appointing officer is an employee in charge...

Benchmark job is a type of a defined job position found in the workforce for which pay, legal and other specifications remain consistent across the industry...