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assessment
noun
The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality or ability of someone or something.
Example: The assessment for the course involves written assignments and practical tests.
fr: évaluation
briefing
verb
A meeting for giving information or instructions.
Example: The new HR Manager gave a briefing this morning about the new system which is going to be implemented.
fr: séance d'information
candidate
noun
A person who applies for a job or is competing for a position.
Example: There are five candidates competing for this position.
fr: candidat(e)
communication
noun
The imparting or exchanging of information or news.
Example: Communication skills are a job requirement in public relations.
fr: communication
contract
noun
A written or spoken agreement, especially one concerning employment, sales, tenancy, that is intended to be enforceable by law.
Example: Later he found out there was a petrol contract attached to the deal.
fr: contrat
dismiss
verb
To officially end the employment of someone.
Example: The company dismissed two employees last month.
fr: rejeter
employee
noun
A person employed for wages or salary, especially at nonexecutive level.
Example: Employees feel increasingly beleaguered and burnt out.
fr: employé(e)
employer
noun
A person or organization that employs people.
Example: In many cases the employer will offer a permanent job.
fr: employeur
ethics
noun
Moral principals that govern a person's behaviour or the conducting of an activity.
Example: However, my sympathy didn't override my professional ethics.
fr: code d'éthique
evaluate
verb
To judge or calculate the value of something.
Example: Let’s evaluate how much this strategy could cost us in the long term.
fr: évaluer
foster
verb
To promote the growth or development of something.
Example: They were discussing the best way to foster a positive work environment.
fr: favoriser
innovation
noun
The introduction of a new idea or method.
Example: One of our company’s core values is innovation.
fr: innovation
leadership
noun
The action of leading a group of people or an organization.
Example: We got to see what it was like to try to learn other skills, and leadership with people that you don't necessarily know.
fr: aptitude à diriger
management
noun
The process of dealing with or controlling things.
Example: He’s responsible for the management of the company.
fr: gestion
payroll
noun
The total amount of salaries that a company pays to its employees.
Example: The monthly payroll is close to $1 million.
fr: paie
promotion
noun
When someone is moved to a higher or more important position in an organization.
Example: Her promotion was based on exceptional results.
fr: promu(e)
qualification
noun
A quality of accomplishments that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity.
Example: He's got all the qualifications required to get the job.
fr: diplôme
recruit
verb
To find suitable people to join a company or organization.
Example: Now that the economy is recovering, companies are starting to recruit more.
fr: recruter
teamwork
noun
The combined action of a group of people, especially when effective and efficient.
Example: Your teamwork chart is looking good and your exciting ideas and calm leadership make you a winner.
fr: travail d'équipe
training
verb
The action of teaching a person a particular skill or type of behaviour.