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How To Write A High-Quality Job Description – Follow Our Template And Guide
Part of HR Glossary Series The first thing we will say on this topic is that a job description is not a job advert and
What Does AWOL Mean? And How To Resolve It – Part of HR Glossary Series
Going AWOL, MIA and ghosting are all one and the same to describe someone who has ‘disappeared’ from work and whom you are unable to
What Does A Grievance At Work Mean? Part of HR Glossary Series
Broadly-speaking, a grievance is a complaint about an aspect of someone’s employment. It can be about specific services provided by the organisation; about specific people;
What Is An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)? – Part of HR Glossary Series
An Employee Assistance Programme, or EAP for short, is a benefit which employers offer their staff to support them at work. An EAP can provide
How to manage a workplace grievance?
Most grievances at work can be avoided by nurturing an environment where communication and listening are embedded in the culture of the organisation. But if one is raised formally, here is how you manage it.
Social value: is your business onboard?
By OneHR Over the past few years, we have seen an increased interest in UK organisations of all sizes developing a social value strategy as
The Difference Between A Job Description and Job Advert – Part of HR Glossary Series
A job description is a useful document to both the organisation and the job holder, in that it provides information about the purpose and main
Benchmarking Salaries – Part of HR Glossary Series
The action of benchmarking is to evaluate something by comparing it to a standard. In employment, benchmarking refers to salaries. Salary benchmarking is usually conducted
Defining Compensation & Benefits – Part of HR Glossary Series
Compensation & Benefits is often referred to in HR as Comp & Bens or C&B. It can be a team that is part of HR
The Difference Between A Career Break and A Sabbatical – Part of HR Glossary Series
Is there a difference between a career break and a sabbatical? In short, no there isn’t. The terms can be interchanged, although we notice that
What is a Basic Salary and Cost of Living Review? – Part of HR Glossary Series
You may be paid weekly or monthly and your rate of pay constitutes your basic salary. It is the fixed amount of money you earn
360˚ Feedback – Part of HR Glossary Series
A 360˚ feedback process is a useful tool when seeking to have a full view of someone’s performance at work. It usually is used by
Work Placements Explained – Part of HR Glossary Series
Work placements, also called work experience, are short periods of time where you attend an organisation to see what they do and what people working
KPIs – Key Performance Indicators Explained – Part of HR Glossary Series
KPIs are used to report to management on how the organisation is doing from a workforce point of view. KPIs are used in many other
Harassment in the workplace: how you can promote healthy working relationships
How to ensure your workplace is free of harassment, including preventing unacceptable behaviour during workplace end-of-year festivities!
Competency-Based Interviews Explained – Part of HR Glossary Series
When a role is advertised, it will come with an expectation of skills, knowledge, experience and where applicable, qualifications that are required. Some of these
Apprenticeships Explained – Part of HR Glossary Series
Not every employer offers apprenticeships and what’s on offer in your area can be found on the Gov.uk website. Where an organisation offers apprenticeships, they