HR Evolution - The Position of HR Flashcards
A household term
noun
A word or phrase that is widely recognized and used by people in their everyday lives
* ‘Google’ already became a household term in the early 2000’s.
* Many household terms came about as the result of popular brands and products.
Roots
noun
The origin of something
* Apple’s roots can be traced back to a garage in Cupertino.
* Understanding the roots of a company is important when trying to understand its culture.
Textile
noun
Cloth made by hand or machine
* The textile industry has been affected by climate change as it has an impact on the cotton farming industry.
* Our imports of textiles has decreased over the past few years.
The father
(of something)
noun
The person who invented / started something
* Steve Wozniak is known as the father of the modern-day PC.
* Archimedes, born in Sicily in 287 BC, is considered to be the father of mathematics.
Game-changing
adjective
Something that has a significant impact, completely changing the way things are done or perceived
* Her groundbreaking research led to some game-changing insights into the issue.
* Our merger was a game-changing move that reshaped the entire industry.
Labor
noun
Human workforce or employees who perform various tasks in an economy or organization
* During the industrial revolution labor conditions were very poor.
* Certain industries in Japan are facing a labor shortage.
Emerge
verb
To become known or develop as the result of something
* A massive amount of new startups have emerged as the result of developments in AI.
* New business opportunities will emerge if we continue expanding overseas.
Highly administrative
adverb - adjective
A position that involves performing tasks related to office management, organization and support within a company or department
* The CEO’s assistant’s job is highly administrative, focusing mostly on arranging meetings.
* She excels in highly administrative roles, using her past experience working in government.
Encompass
verb
To include several different things
* My job encompasses several unrelated duties and responsibilities.
* Our new policy aims to encompass all aspects of employee well-being.
Succession planning
noun
The process of preparing and developing employees to fill important leadership roles within a company when current leaders leave or retire
* Our growth strategy involves robust succession planning to ensure smooth transitions in key roles.
* Effective succession planning involves identifying talented individuals early in their careers.
Shed
verb
To get rid of something you do not need or want
* I’m going on a diet to try and shed a few pounds.
* They were able to shed the burden of paperwork after going fully digital.
Burden
noun
Something that is difficult or unpleasant to deal with
* His absence has placed a massive burden on the rest of the team.
* These new regulations have significantly increased the administrative burden on small businesses.
The C-suite
noun
The group of top executives at a company whose titles often start with the letter ‘C’, meaning ‘Chief’
* Apparently the C-suite met this morning to discuss this issue.
* These ideas were brought to the attention of the C-suite for further consideration.
A seat at the table
idiom
Having a position that allows one to participate in important decision-making processes
* She worked hard to earn a seat at the table.
* We need stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to all have a seat at the table.
An agent of change
phrase
A person / entity that initiates and implements new ideas or practices to bring about improvements in an organization or society
* She was recognized as an agent of change for her innovative approach to sustainable farming practices.
* Our new CEO is an effective agent of change.
