Human resources represent the management of employees within the company. They encompass various aspects such as recruitment, training, motivation, and employee skills development etc... Effective human resources management not only contributes to employee satisfaction, but also to the overall performance of the company. This glossary aims to provide clear definitions of key terms used in the field of human resources, thus allowing a better understanding of HR issues and practices.
Absenteeism
The practice of regularly staying away from work or school without good reason.
Example: Absentees are no longer tolerated
en: Absentéisme
Competent
Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.
Example: We need a competent person for this post.
en: Compétence
Conflict
A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one
Example: The human resources team manages employee problems
en: Problèmes
Leadership
The action of leading a group of people or an organization.
Example: She has a good leadership
en: Direction
Motivation
The general desire or willingness of someone to do something
Example: the employer motivates employees
en: Motivation
Paid leave
Paid leave is time off from work when you continue to receive your regular pay
Example: She is happy for her paid leave.
en: Congé payé
Performance
The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.
Example: Employees perform their tasks efficiently
en: Performance
Recrutement
The action of finding new people to join an organization or support a cause.
Example: The human resources manager is looking for people for a new post
en: Recrutement
Remuneration
Money paid for work or a service.
Example: Every job deserves remuneration
en: Rémunération
Training
The action of teaching a person a particular skill or type of behavior.
Example: The company offers customer service training.
