A 6 terms

Abilene paradoxWhen a group agrees on a decision no one actually wants, because each member assumes the others do.People AbscondingWhen an employee leaves work without notice or formal resignation.Compliance AbsenteeismRules outlining how unplanned absences are tracked and managed.Compliance Appointment letterOfficial document confirming joining details, role, and conditions of employment.Hiring AppraisalPeriodic review of employee performance, growth, and pay revision.People ApprenticeshipStructured on-the-job training for new entrants to learn a trade or skill.Hiring

B 4 terms

Basic salaryFixed core component of pay, before allowances and bonuses.Payroll Bereavement leavePaid time off taken after the death of a close family member.Leave BonusExtra pay over salary, given for performance, festivals, or milestones.Payroll Buddy SystemPairing a new hire with an experienced colleague to help them settle in.People

C 2 terms

Casual leaveShort paid leave taken for personal reasons or unforeseen errands.Leave Cover letterShort note sent with a resume to introduce a candidate to recruiters.Hiring

D 2 terms

DemotionMove to a lower role, rank, or pay grade within the company.People DepartmentalizationGrouping employees into teams by function, product, or location.People

E 5 terms

Employee engagementThe level of commitment, motivation, and connection employees feel toward their work and organisation.People Employee net promoter scoreMetric showing how likely employees are to recommend their workplace.People Employee Provident FundMetric showing how likely employees are to recommend their workplace.People Employment basicsCore legal terms and conditions governing an employment relationship.Compliance Enterprise resource planningSoftware that integrates HR, finance, and operations into one system.People EquityOwnership stake offered to employees, usually as shares or stock options.Payroll

F 3 terms

Facilitative leadershipLeadership style that empowers teams to reach their own solutions rather than issuing direct instructions.People Factories ActIndian law regulating working conditions, safety, and welfare of factory workers.Compliance Financial yearTwelve-month period used for accounting, taxation, and statutory reporting in India.Compliance

G 3 terms

Gig workerIndependent worker hired for short-term tasks instead of full-time employment.Hiring GratuityLump sum paid to employees after five years of continuous service.Benefits Gross salaryTotal earnings before tax and deductions are applied.Payroll

H 3 terms

Hiring strategyA company’s plan for attracting, sourcing, and recruiting the right talent.Hiring House rent allowanceSalary component paid to employees to cover rented accommodation costs.Payroll Human Resource Management System (HRMS)Software that manages payroll, attendance, leave, and employee records in one place.People

I 2 terms

Internal job postingOpen role advertised to existing employees first before being opened to external candidates.Hiring ITR filingAnnual income tax return submitted to the government for the financial year.Compliance

J 1 terms

Job postingsAdvertisements published to attract candidates for open roles.Hiring

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N 1 terms

National pension systemGovernment-backed retirement savings plan with long-term tax benefits.Benefits

O 1 terms

Offer letterFormal document extending a job to a candidate with role and terms.Hiring

P 3 terms

Paternity leaveTime off for new fathers to support their partner and newborn.Leave PayslipMonthly statement showing salary breakdown, deductions, and net pay.Payroll

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R 2 terms

ReimbursementMoney paid back to employees for approved work-related expenses.Payroll Relieving letterDocument issued by an employer confirming an employee has been formally released.Compliance

S 1 terms

Sick leavePaid time off taken when an employee is unwell or recovering.Leave

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W 1 terms

Work from homeWorking arrangement where employees do their job remotely instead of in office.People

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