THE HR GLOSSARY
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Make sense of the language behind people, payroll, and everyday work. Find a definition, understand the context, and keep the conversation moving.
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- Manpower / Workforce PlanningWorkforce planning means figuring out how many employees a company needs, now and in the future, along with what skills will be required.
- Maternity BenefitStatutory leave and benefits provided to eligible women employees during maternity.
- Minimum WagesThe minimum wage rate legally prescribed for eligible employees.
- MoonlightingMoonlighting means an employee doing a second job or freelance work outside their main job
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- Net Salary / Take-Home SalaryThe amount an employee receives after applicable deductions.
- Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)A Non-Disclosure Agreement, or NDA, is a legal contract that prevents an employee from sharing confidential company information with outside...
- Notice PeriodThe period an employee serves after resignation before leaving the organization.
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- OffboardingOffboarding is the process followed when an employee leaves the company. It covers final settlement, asset return, and exit formalities.
- OnboardingOnboarding is the process of welcoming and settling a new employee into the company. It includes paperwork, training, and introductions to t...
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- Payment of WagesRules that ensure employees receive their wages on time and without unauthorized deductions.
- Payroll Processing / Payroll CyclePayroll processing is the process of calculating and paying employee salaries accurately and on time
- Performance Appraisal / PMSA performance appraisal is a review of how well an employee has done their job. PMS (Performance Management System) is the overall process u...
- POSHA legal framework for preventing and addressing sexual harassment at the workplace.