DEFINITION OF TERMS 4 Flashcards
is an HR professional who sources and screens candidates that best fit the company’s future goals. Their duties include establishing hiring criteria, understanding recruiting needs and finding the right candidates.
Talent Specialist
also known as performance evaluation or performance review, is a systematic process used by organizations to assess and evaluate the job performance of employees. It involves gathering and analyzing information about employees’ performance, accomplishments, strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
Performance appraisal
(also known as a performance management system) is a structured process used by organizations to assess and evaluate employees’ job performance, contributions, and achievements within a specific period.
performance appraisal system
refers to the continuous process of setting objectives, assessing progress, and providing feedback to employees to ensure that organizational goals are met effectively and efficiently.
Performance management
refers to advancement of the employees by evaluating their job performance. It is the process of shifting an employee from a lower position to a higher position with more responsibilities, remuneration, facilities, and status.
Promotion
refers to the fixed amount of money paid to an employee for performing a job role over a specific period, typically on a monthly or annual basis.
Salary
is the process when an employee evaluates their performance. Employees are given a chance to examine their performance and determine their strengths and flaws during this process.
Self-appraisal
is the process of hiring eligible candidates in the organization or company for specific positions.
Staffing
- This is a type of psychological test used in the assessment of candidates or employees. It presents hypothetical scenarios relevant to the job and asks respondents to choose the most appropriate action or decision from a set of options. assess judgment, problem-solving abilities, and decision-making skills in specific contexts.
Situational Judgment Test (SJT)
is a proactive process of identifying and developing potential future leaders or key employees within an organization to fill key roles when they become vacant. The primary goal is to ensure a smooth transition of leadership and critical positions to minimize disruptions and maintain organizational stability.
Succession planning
refers to the process of teaching specific skills and knowledge to employees to improve their performance in current roles. It typically involves structured programs, workshops, seminars, or on-the-job training aimed at developing technical, operational, or job-specific competencies.
Training
refers to the process of equipping employees with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to perform their job effectively and to contribute to organizational success. It is a critical function within Human Resources (HR) that focuses on enhancing employee performance, productivity, and engagement through structured learning experiences.
Training and development (T&D)
also known as a Training Coordinator or Training and Development Specialist, is a professional within the Human Resources (HR) function who specializes in planning, implementing, and evaluating training programs for employees.
Training Specialist
refers to the process of interchanging from one job to another without any change in the designation and responsibilities. It can also be the shifting of the employees from one department to another department or from one location to another, depending upon the requirement of the position.
Transfer
is an individual who is trained to take over the responsibilities of a specific position if the current job holder is unable to perform their duties (e.g., due to illness, vacation, or promotion).
understudy
