Hello! My name is Yara. I am currently a college student at Ahuntsic College in Montreal, Canada. I am studying in Social Sciences. I have been in this program for a year and a half, and I am currently in my last semester. After graduating from college, I am planing on continuing my journey in university. More specifically, I will go to UQAM and will do a bachelor in human resources.
This glossary will be for understanding more about my program by explaining 20 terms that I am unfamiliar with related to it. In this glossary, you will find each word with its definition, pronunciation, an example, an image that represents it and its French translation. I find the words, I checked the website of UQAM where they talk about this program and looked at the terms I was not familiar with and added them to the glossary. The definitions were easy to find on google.
After going through my glossary, I am sure you will be a pro at knowing important human resources terms.
attrition
noun
The action or process of gradually reducing the strength or effectiveness of someone or something through sustained attack or pressure.
Example: Due to the company's high attrition rate, the HR department implemented new retention strategies to reduce turnover and improve employee satisfaction.
fr: usure
benchmarking
verb
Evaluate or check (something) by comparison with a standard.
Example: This company is benchmarking their performance against external critics.
fr: analyse comparative
benefits
noun
An advantage or profit gained from something.
Example: The company offers benefits to attract talented people.
fr: avantages
broadbanding
noun
The practice of grouping jobs in a company into a few levels with a large difference between the lowest paid and the highest paid in each level.
Example: Improved salary ranges and career flexibility were achieved through broadbanding.
fr: haut débit
bumping
Bumping is a practice that gives established senior employees whose positions are to be eliminated the option of taking other positions—often a step down, complete with less pay—within the company that they are qualified for and that are currently held by employees with less seniority.
Example: Several senior employees opted for bumping, choosing to take lower positions with reduced pay rather than leaving the company.
fr: cogner
competency
noun
The ability to do something successfully or efficiently.
Example: Her competency in human ressources landed her the job.
fr: compétence
due diligence
noun
Reasonable steps taken by a person in order to satisfy a legal requirement, especially in buying or selling something.
Example: In mergers and acquisitions, due diligence is the process of thoroughly examining the details of an investment or purchase to ensure all paperwork and documentation is up to date and compliant.
fr: vérifications nécessaires
exit interview
noun
An interview held with an employee about to leave an organization, typically in order to discuss the employee's reasons for leaving and their experience of working for the organization.
Example: In his exit interview, he suggested to HR that a counselor within the office would have been a great help.
fr: entretien de sortie
grievance
noun
An official statement of a complaint over something believed to be wrong or unfair.
Example: These two employees have filed grievance against the company.
fr: grief
guidance
noun
Advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty, especially as given by someone in authority.
Example: The HR department provides invaluable guidance to employees on professional development opportunities and career advancement strategies.
fr: conseils
HR
noun
Human resources : The department of a business or organization that deals with the hiring, administration, and training of personnel.
Example: The company's success is attributed not only to its innovative products but also to its dedicated and efficient human resources department, which ensures that the workforce is well-trained and supported.
fr: ressouces humaines
human capital
noun
The skills, knowledge, and experience possessed by an individual or population, viewed in terms of their value or cost to an organization or country.
Example: It is important to invest in education because it is crucial for the developing of human capital.
fr: capital humain
nepotism
noun
the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives, friends, or associates, especially by giving them jobs.
Example: The company's nepotism became evident when the CEO's unqualified nephew was promoted to a high-ranking position over more experienced candidates.
fr: népotisme
onboarding
noun
The action or process of integrating a new employee into an organization or familiarizing a new customer or client with one's products or services.
Example: After the initial onboarding is complete, continue to offer new hires relevant training and development opportunities.
fr: intégration
payroll
noun
The total amount of wages and salaries paid by a company to its employees.
Example: New employees have a payroll of less than $30,000 per year.
fr: paie
performance appraisal
noun
Performance appraisal is a process for evaluating and documenting how well an employee is carrying out his or her job.
Example: The annual performance appraisal helps employees to set goals and to develop new strategies.
fr: évaluation des performances
qualifications
noun
A quality or accomplishment that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity.
Example: Though past experience and qualifications are major criteria for recruitment and selection, more emphasis is placed on the need for employees to have an aptitude for customer service.
fr: qualifications
retention
noun
The continued possession, use, or control of something.
Example: Retention of employees is crucial for the company's success.
fr: rétention
start-up
noun
A newly established business.
Example: The start-up I co-founded aims to revolutionize renewable energy technology.
fr: démarrer
workforce
noun
The people engaged in or available for work, either in a country or area or in a particular company or industry.
Example: The CEO is responsible for a workforce of 500 people.
