The People Success Dictionary

Absconding occurs when an employee leaves the workplace without notice, disrupting operations and requiring HR intervention.

Absent Without Leave (AWOL) refers to a serviceman who leaves their assigned duty without permission or proper authorization.

Accrued leave is the leave employees earn over time, which they can use for vacations or emergencies.

Ad hoc payments are one-time payments made for specific, unplanned needs, like bonuses or reimbursements.

Adverse impact refers to employment practices that unintentionally disadvantage certain groups, requiring careful HR analysis.

Affiliative leadership focuses on creating harmony and emotional bonds within the team, enhancing collaboration.

An affirmative action plan aims to promote equal opportunity in the workplace, ensuring diversity and inclusion.

Additional compensation for specific purposes, such as travel, housing, or meals, aiding employees in job performance.

Annual income is the total earnings an employee receives in a year, including salary, bonuses, and other benefits.

An applicant is someone who applies for a job, submitting their resume and credentials for consideration.

Appointment letters are formal documents that confirm a job offer. It provides information about the position, salary, duties, and start date.

Appraisal letters communicate performance evaluations, highlighting achievements and areas for improvement.

The Apprentices Act regulates training programs, ensuring skill development and employment opportunities for apprentices.

Assessment year (AY) is a period of 12 months starting on April 1st of the current year and ending on March 31st of the next year.

An attendance management system tracks employee attendance, streamlining record-keeping and payroll processes.

Attendance regularisation allows employees to correct attendance records, ensuring accurate tracking.

An attendance policy outlines rules for employee presence, ensuring accountability and smooth operations.

Autocratic leadership involves making decisions unilaterally, often leading to quick but less collaborative outcomes.

A backfill position is a temporary role filled to cover an employee's absence, ensuring continuity in operations.

Background verification checks a candidate's history, ensuring they meet job requirements and maintain workplace safety.

A balanced scorecard is a strategic tool that measures organisational performance across various perspectives.

Basic Pay is the minimum salary or wage paid to an employee by the employer. It is a crucial component of an employee's compensation.

Bereavement leave allows employees time off to grieve the loss of a loved one, supporting emotional well-being.

A bonus is extra pay given to employees by HR for good performance or company success, motivating staff and rewarding their contributions.

A boundaryless organisation removes traditional barriers, fostering collaboration and flexibility across departments.

Broadbanding simplifies pay structures by consolidating salary grades, promoting flexibility and career growth.

A buddy system pairs new employees with experienced ones, aiding in onboarding and integration.

A budget allocates funds for salaries, benefits, hiring, and employee development, ensuring efficient workforce management and resource planning.

Bureaucratic leadership relies on rules and procedures, ensuring consistency but potentially limiting innovation.

Campus recruitment involves hiring fresh talent directly from educational institutions, tapping into new skills and ideas.

Candidate screening is a crucial HR process to identify suitable candidates for a job. It involves reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, and assessing skills.

A career break is a temporary pause in one's professional journey, often for personal reasons, skill enhancement, or family commitments.

Carry forward refers to transferring unused leave or benefits to the next period, ensuring employees don't lose their entitlements.

Casual employment involves hiring workers on a temporary basis, often without long-term commitment, to meet short-term needs.

Casual leave allows employees to take short-term leave for personal reasons, ensuring work-life balance.

A document verifying a company’s compliance with regulations, ensuring legal standing during the hiring process.

Challans are official documents for payment or penalty, often used in financial transactions.

The CEO is the highest-ranking executive, responsible for strategic decisions and overall company performance.

Compassionate leave is granted for personal emergencies, such as family illness or bereavement, supporting employees in difficult times.

Compensation and benefits encompass salary, bonuses, and perks offered to employees, ensuring job satisfaction and retention.

Compensatory leave is granted to employees who work extra hours, allowing them to take time off later.

Compensatory off is a day off given to employees for working beyond regular hours, ensuring fair work-life balance.

Competency refers to the skills and abilities required to perform a job effectively, crucial for employee development.

Competency-based pay rewards employees based on their skills and performance, encouraging continuous improvement.

Compliance reports ensure that a company adheres to legal and regulatory standards, crucial for risk management.

Terms outlining job requirements, work hours, benefits, policies, and rules governing the employee's role.

A confirmation letter is issued to employees upon successful completion of their probation period, confirming their permanent status.

A consolidated statement summarises financial data, providing a comprehensive view of a company's financial status.

The contingency approach tailors management strategies to specific situations, ensuring flexibility and effectiveness.

Contingency recruitment involves hiring on a need basis, often for temporary or project-specific roles.

Contingent workers are hired on a temporary basis, often for specific projects, without long-term commitment.

CCE maintains ongoing communication with potential candidates, enhancing recruitment and employer branding.

Contract employees work for a specific period under a contract, often for specialised roles or projects.

Corporate communication involves managing internal and external communication to maintain a positive company image.

CTC represents the total salary package offered to an employee, including all benefits and deductions.

Cost-per-hire calculates the total cost involved in recruiting a new employee, helping optimise recruitment budgets.

A credit voucher is proof of a company's obligation to provide payment or reimbursement, ensuring clear financial transactions for employees or vendors.

A culture framework defines the values and behaviours that shape an organisation's work environment.

Delegative leadership empowers team members by delegating tasks, fostering autonomy and innovation.

Demotion involves moving an employee to a lower position, often due to performance issues or organisational changes.

Departmentalization organises a company into departments based on functions, products, or geography, enhancing efficiency.

Employee development includes training, skill enhancement, and career growth initiatives facilitated by HR.

Disciplinary action addresses employee misconduct, ensuring adherence to company policies and standards.

Diversity hiring is all about bringing in employees from different backgrounds. It promotes inclusivity, and helps a company to better understand their customer base.

Dysfunctional conflict can harm an organization's productivity and employee well-being. It hinders growth and needs to be managed effectively.

Online hiring process using digital platforms to attract, assess, and hire candidates efficiently.

A framework to help organisations improve performance and achieve business excellence.

Employee assessments help HR evaluate skills and performance, ensuring the right fit for roles and identifying growth areas.

Employee grievance processes address workplace issues, ensuring fair treatment and resolving conflicts effectively.

Employee induction is the process of introducing new employees to their workplace and preparing them for their role within the company.

EPF is a government-backed savings scheme for Indian employees. It helps employees save a portion of their monthly salary to benefit them during retirement.

Employee relations focus on maintaining positive interactions between staff and management, fostering a harmonious workplace.

Employee satisfaction measures how happy workers are with their jobs, impacting productivity and retention.

Reassignment of an employee to a different role, department, or location, based on business needs or career growth.

Employee welfare ensures workers' well-being through benefits and support, enhancing job satisfaction and productivity.

EDLI (Employee Deposit Linked Insurance) provides life insurance to employees, offering financial support to their families in case of death during service.

Employment refers to the formal relationship between a company and an employee, where HR manages hiring, contracts, and ensures compliance with policies.

Employment status refers to a person's current position in the workforce. It can be categorized as employed, unemployed or not in the labor force.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) ensures fair treatment and opportunities for all employees regardless of their age, race, religion, gender, or disability.

Exit interviews gather feedback from departing employees, helping HR improve workplace practices and retention.

Expatriates are employees working abroad, bringing diverse perspectives and skills to international operations.

FLSA Status determines if employees must receive overtime pay or not.

Facilitative leadership empowers teams by guiding discussions, encouraging participation, and fostering collaboration.

Factor comparison evaluates job roles by comparing key factors, ensuring fair and equitable compensation.

Legislation ensuring employee safety, health, and welfare in industrial workplaces through standardized regulations.

Refers to job families, groups of jobs with similar characteristics, aiding HR in organising roles and career pathways.

Compensation strategies like bonuses and profit-sharing used by HR to motivate employees and enhance performance.

An arrangement where the salary remains constant and is paid on a predetermined schedule, regardless of the performance of the employee.

Flexi benefit pay offers employees a choice in benefits, tailoring compensation to individual needs and preferences.

A flexible benefits plan is a type of employee benefits scheme wherein employees can choose from a range of benefits that best fits their needs and lifestyle.

Flexible Pay is a new payment option that allows you to easily manage your finances. With Flexible Pay you can choose your payment options according to your financial constraints.

Flexible leave option allowing employees to take time off for personal or cultural events not covered by standard holidays.

Form 12C helps employees declare income from other sources, ensuring accurate tax calculations.

Form 16B is a document that serves as proof of tax deduction at source (TDS) on the sale of immovable property.

Tax compliance forms relevant to payroll management, ensuring adherence to tax regulations in reporting earnings.

Form 8109 is a tax payment coupon used by businesses operating in India. It allows them to make tax payments easily and efficiently.

Form 8809 allows businesses to request more time for filing information returns, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.

Formal communication follows official channels, ensuring clear and professional exchanges within an organisation.

A full and final settlement is an agreement between an employer and an employee to settle all outstanding dues and close the employment relationship.

Functional conflict encourages healthy debate, leading to better decisions and innovation within teams.