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Absolute employment
Absolute employment is a measure of the number of the total population that is employed.
Absolute employment is a measure of the number of the total population that is employed.
Academic job market
Academic job market refers to the pool of vacant teaching and administrative positions in Academia, i.e. in institutions of Higher Education such as universities and colleges, and also to the co...
Academic job market refers to the pool of vacant teaching and administrative positions in Academia, i.e. in institutions of Higher Education such as universities and colleges, and also to the co...
Active ageing
Active ageing (active aging in the US) is a recent concept (2002) developed by the European Commission and used also in Human Resource Management.
Active ageing (active aging in the US) is a recent concept (2002) developed by the European Commission and used also in Human Resource Management.
Adoption-Friendly Workplace
The Adoption-Friendly Workplace is a signature program of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption that encourages employers to offer adoption benefits and celebrating those who do.
The Adoption-Friendly Workplace is a signature program of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption that encourages employers to offer adoption benefits and celebrating those who do.
Alternative employment arrangements
In economics, alternative employment arrangements are categorized in four types of alternative employment arrangements: independent contractors, on-call workers, temporary help agency workers, ...
In economics, alternative employment arrangements are categorized in four types of alternative employment arrangements: independent contractors, on-call workers, temporary help agency workers, ...
Andrea Adams
Andrea Adams was a broadcaster and journalist.
Andrea Adams was a broadcaster and journalist.
Annual leave
Annual leave is paid time off work granted by employers to employees to be used for whatever the employee wishes.
Annual leave is paid time off work granted by employers to employees to be used for whatever the employee wishes.
Application for employment
An application for employment, job application, or application form is a form or collection of forms that an individual seeking employment, called an applicant, must fill out as part...
An application for employment, job application, or application form is a form or collection of forms that an individual seeking employment, called an applicant, must fill out as part...
Apprenticeship Ambassadors Network
The Apprenticeship Ambassadors Network is an employer-led body in England.
The Apprenticeship Ambassadors Network is an employer-led body in England.
Attendance allowance (political)
An attendance allowance is a per diem payment made (most typically, though not exclusively) to public representatives to cover the costs they incur in attending an assembly away from home.
An attendance allowance is a per diem payment made (most typically, though not exclusively) to public representatives to cover the costs they incur in attending an assembly away from home.
Audio résumé
An audio résumé is a way for job seekers to showcase their abilities beyond the capabilities of a traditional paper résumé.
An audio résumé is a way for job seekers to showcase their abilities beyond the capabilities of a traditional paper résumé.
BA-X
BA-X is a labour market index published since January 2007 by the German Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit BA).
BA-X is a labour market index published since January 2007 by the German Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit BA).
Background check
A background check or background investigation is the process of looking up and compiling criminal records, commercial records and financial records (in certain instances such as employmen...
A background check or background investigation is the process of looking up and compiling criminal records, commercial records and financial records (in certain instances such as employmen...
Basic income guarantee
A basic income guarantee is a proposed system of social security, that regularly provides each citizen with a sum of money.
A basic income guarantee is a proposed system of social security, that regularly provides each citizen with a sum of money.
Basic income in the Netherlands
The issue of the basic income gained prominence on the political agenda in Netherlands between the mid-1970s and mid-1990s but it has disappeared from the political agenda over the last fi...
The issue of the basic income gained prominence on the political agenda in Netherlands between the mid-1970s and mid-1990s but it has disappeared from the political agenda over the last fi...
Blue collar and service occupations
In the United States, blue collar and service occupations generally refer to jobs in precision production, craft, and repair occupations; machine operators and inspectors; transportation and mov...
In the United States, blue collar and service occupations generally refer to jobs in precision production, craft, and repair occupations; machine operators and inspectors; transportation and mov...
Bonus payment
A bonus payment is usually made to employees in addition to their base salary as part of their wages.
A bonus payment is usually made to employees in addition to their base salary as part of their wages.
Break (work)
A break at work is a period of time during a shift in which an employee is allowed to take time off from his/her job.
A break at work is a period of time during a shift in which an employee is allowed to take time off from his/her job.
Bullying in medicine
Patient abuse or neglect is any action or failure to act which causes unreasonable suffering, misery or harm to the patient.
Patient abuse or neglect is any action or failure to act which causes unreasonable suffering, misery or harm to the patient.
Business sector
In economics, the business sector is a subset of the domestic economy excluding the economic activities of general government, private households, and nonprofit organizations serving individuals.
In economics, the business sector is a subset of the domestic economy excluding the economic activities of general government, private households, and nonprofit organizations serving individuals.
Canada's Top 100 Employers
Canada's Top 100 Employers is an annual competition that recognizes the best places in Canada to work.
Canada's Top 100 Employers is an annual competition that recognizes the best places in Canada to work.
Candidate submittal
Candidate Submittal is an alternative recruitment process offered by companies whereby the candidate submittal agency provides 'coaching' for the job seeker with respect to his/her job application.
Candidate Submittal is an alternative recruitment process offered by companies whereby the candidate submittal agency provides 'coaching' for the job seeker with respect to his/her job application.
Career
Career is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as a person's "course or progress through life".
Career is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as a person's "course or progress through life".
Career assessments
Career assessments are tests that are designed to help individuals understand how a variety of personal attributes (i.e., interests, values, preferences, motivations, aptitudes and skills), impa...
Career assessments are tests that are designed to help individuals understand how a variety of personal attributes (i.e., interests, values, preferences, motivations, aptitudes and skills), impa...
Career break
A career break is a period of time out from employment.
A career break is a period of time out from employment.
Career Development Practitioner
Career Development Practitioner is an unregulated, semiprofessional occupation in Canada for which there are academic qualifications and standards.
Career Development Practitioner is an unregulated, semiprofessional occupation in Canada for which there are academic qualifications and standards.
Career diversity
Career diversity is the practice of working professionals cultivating multiple careers at the same time rather than making a job transition.
Career diversity is the practice of working professionals cultivating multiple careers at the same time rather than making a job transition.
Career management
Career Management is the combination of structured planning and the active management choice of one's own professional career.
Career Management is the combination of structured planning and the active management choice of one's own professional career.
Career Pathways
Career Pathways is a workforce development strategy used in the U.S. to support workers’ transitions from education into and through the workforce.
Career Pathways is a workforce development strategy used in the U.S. to support workers’ transitions from education into and through the workforce.
CareerLink
Pennsylvania CareerLink is a collaborative project between multiple agencies to provide career services to Pennsylvania employers, potential employees, and others.
Pennsylvania CareerLink is a collaborative project between multiple agencies to provide career services to Pennsylvania employers, potential employees, and others.
Careers advisory service
Careers Advisory Services in the UK are typically organisations that offer advice, guidance and counselling on careers.
Careers Advisory Services in the UK are typically organisations that offer advice, guidance and counselling on careers.
Contingent employment (economics)
In economics, contingent employment refers to workers who do not have an implicit or explicit contract for long-term employment.
In economics, contingent employment refers to workers who do not have an implicit or explicit contract for long-term employment.
Contingent workforce
A contingent workforce is a provisional group of workers who work for an organization on a non-permanent basis, also known as freelancers, independent professionals, temporary contract workers, ...
A contingent workforce is a provisional group of workers who work for an organization on a non-permanent basis, also known as freelancers, independent professionals, temporary contract workers, ...
Cover letter
A cover letter, covering letter, motivation letter, motivational letter or a letter of motivation is a letter of introduction attached to, or accompanying another documen...
A cover letter, covering letter, motivation letter, motivational letter or a letter of motivation is a letter of introduction attached to, or accompanying another documen...
Curriculum vitae
A curriculum vitae,, provides an overview of a person's experience and other qualifications.
A curriculum vitae,, provides an overview of a person's experience and other qualifications.
Customized employment
Customized employment (CE) is a process through which the relationship between employer and employee is negotiated and personalized in a way that meets the needs of both.
Customized employment (CE) is a process through which the relationship between employer and employee is negotiated and personalized in a way that meets the needs of both.
Day job
A day job is an occupation a person works in to make ends meet while performing low-paying (or non-paying) work in their preferred career track.
A day job is an occupation a person works in to make ends meet while performing low-paying (or non-paying) work in their preferred career track.
Dead end job
A dead-end job is a job in which there is little or no chance of progressing and succeeding into a higher paid position.
A dead-end job is a job in which there is little or no chance of progressing and succeeding into a higher paid position.
Dead-end job
A dead-end job is a job in which there is little or no chance of progressing and succeeding into a higher paid position.
A dead-end job is a job in which there is little or no chance of progressing and succeeding into a higher paid position.
Digital nomad
A digital nomad is someone who uses technology and the internet to work remotely—from home, the coffee shop, internet cafe, or even to collaborate remotely with teams anywhere in the world.
A digital nomad is someone who uses technology and the internet to work remotely—from home, the coffee shop, internet cafe, or even to collaborate remotely with teams anywhere in the world.
Discouraged worker
In economics, a discouraged worker is a person of legal employment age who is not actively seeking employment or who does not find employment after long-term unemployment.
In economics, a discouraged worker is a person of legal employment age who is not actively seeking employment or who does not find employment after long-term unemployment.
Double burden
Double burden is a term describing the workload of men and women who work to earn money, but also have responsibility for unpaid, domestic labor.
Double burden is a term describing the workload of men and women who work to earn money, but also have responsibility for unpaid, domestic labor.
Drug test
A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen – for example urine, hair, blood, sweat, or oral fluid / saliva – to determine the presence or absence of specified parent drugs or t...
A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen – for example urine, hair, blood, sweat, or oral fluid / saliva – to determine the presence or absence of specified parent drugs or t...
Emotions in the workplace
Emotions in the workplace play a large role in how an entire organization communicates within itself and to the outside world.
Emotions in the workplace play a large role in how an entire organization communicates within itself and to the outside world.
Employability
Employability refers to a person's capability of gaining initial employment, maintaining employment, and obtaining new employment if required.
Employability refers to a person's capability of gaining initial employment, maintaining employment, and obtaining new employment if required.
Employee handbook
The employee handbook is an excellent place to bring together employment and job-related information which employees need to know, such as holiday arrangements, company rules and disciplinary an...
The employee handbook is an excellent place to bring together employment and job-related information which employees need to know, such as holiday arrangements, company rules and disciplinary an...
Employee retention
Employee retention refers to the ability of an organisation to retain its employees.
Employee retention refers to the ability of an organisation to retain its employees.
Employer branding
The term employer brand was first used in the early 1990s to denote an organisation’s reputation as an employer.
The term employer brand was first used in the early 1990s to denote an organisation’s reputation as an employer.
Employer of last resort
Employers of last resort are employers in an economy which workers go to for jobs when no other jobs are available; the term is by analogy with "lender of last resort".
Employers of last resort are employers in an economy which workers go to for jobs when no other jobs are available; the term is by analogy with "lender of last resort".
Employment
Employment is a contract between two parties, one being the employer and the other being the employee.
Employment is a contract between two parties, one being the employer and the other being the employee.
Employment counsellor
An employment counsellor, also known as a career development professional, advises, coaches, provides information to, and supports people who are planning, seeking and managing their life/...
An employment counsellor, also known as a career development professional, advises, coaches, provides information to, and supports people who are planning, seeking and managing their life/...
Employment Development Department
The Employment Development Department (EDD) is part of the Labor and Workforce Development Agency of the executive branch of the State of California.
The Employment Development Department (EDD) is part of the Labor and Workforce Development Agency of the executive branch of the State of California.
Employment discrimination
Employment discrimination (or workplace discrimination) is discrimination in hiring, promotion, job assignment, termination, and compensation.
Employment discrimination (or workplace discrimination) is discrimination in hiring, promotion, job assignment, termination, and compensation.
Employment rate
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development defines the employment rate as the percentage of the working age population (ages 15 to 64 in most OECD countries) who are currently em...
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development defines the employment rate as the percentage of the working age population (ages 15 to 64 in most OECD countries) who are currently em...
Employment reference letter
An employment reference letter is a letter from an employer about an employee's qualities.
An employment reference letter is a letter from an employer about an employee's qualities.
Employment website
An employment website is a web site dealing specifically with employment or careers.
An employment website is a web site dealing specifically with employment or careers.
Employment-to-population ratio
The Employment-to-population ratio is a statistical ratio which measures the proportion of the country's working-age population that is employed.
The Employment-to-population ratio is a statistical ratio which measures the proportion of the country's working-age population that is employed.
Encore career
Encore career is a term used to describe work in the second half of life that combines continued income, greater meaning and social impact.
Encore career is a term used to describe work in the second half of life that combines continued income, greater meaning and social impact.
Encore fellowships
Encore fellowships are temporary work placement programs designed to help former private sector mid-life careerists transition into encore career work in the social sector.
Encore fellowships are temporary work placement programs designed to help former private sector mid-life careerists transition into encore career work in the social sector.
Epilepsy and employment
Epilepsy can have an impact on employment for a variety of reasons.
Epilepsy can have an impact on employment for a variety of reasons.
EQUAL Community Initiative
EQUAL was the ‘Community Initiative’ within the European Social Fund of the European Union.
EQUAL was the ‘Community Initiative’ within the European Social Fund of the European Union.
Ethical job
Jack nivison
Jack nivison
EuroMayDay
EuroMayDay is a political day of action against precarity promoted by a network of feminist, anti-capitalist and migrant groups and collectives in mostly Western Europe.
EuroMayDay is a political day of action against precarity promoted by a network of feminist, anti-capitalist and migrant groups and collectives in mostly Western Europe.
Evaluation (workplace)
In the workplace, an evaluation is a tool employers use to review the performance of an employee.
In the workplace, an evaluation is a tool employers use to review the performance of an employee.
Executive Order 10925
Executive Order 10925, signed by President John F. Kennedy on March 6, 1961, required government contractors to "take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees...
Executive Order 10925, signed by President John F. Kennedy on March 6, 1961, required government contractors to "take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees...
Externship
Externships are experiential learning opportunities, similar to internships, offered by educational institutions to give students short practical experiences in their field of study.
Externships are experiential learning opportunities, similar to internships, offered by educational institutions to give students short practical experiences in their field of study.
Extra role performance
Extra-role performance behaviours are certain behaviours of employees, which are not part of their formal job requirements as they cannot be prescribed or required in advance for a given job but...
Extra-role performance behaviours are certain behaviours of employees, which are not part of their formal job requirements as they cannot be prescribed or required in advance for a given job but...
Extreme Blue
Extreme Blue is IBM's internship program for both graduate and undergraduate students.
Extreme Blue is IBM's internship program for both graduate and undergraduate students.
Extreme careerism
Extreme Careerism has become increasingly common in the business and organisational world for the past two decades.
Extreme Careerism has become increasingly common in the business and organisational world for the past two decades.
Fly-in fly-out
Fly-in fly-out is a method of employing people in remote areas.
Fly-in fly-out is a method of employing people in remote areas.
Forced retention
Forced retention refers to the act of applying pressure to employees to deter them from leaving a company.
Forced retention refers to the act of applying pressure to employees to deter them from leaving a company.
Free agent (business)
In business, a free agent refers to someone who works independently for oneself, rather than for a single employer.
In business, a free agent refers to someone who works independently for oneself, rather than for a single employer.
Gary Namie
Gary Namie is social psychologist and anti-workplace bullying activist from Bellingham, Washington.
Gary Namie is social psychologist and anti-workplace bullying activist from Bellingham, Washington.
Glass ceiling
In economics, the term glass ceiling refers to situations where the advancement of a qualified person within the hierarchy of an organization is stopped at a lower level because of some form of ...
In economics, the term glass ceiling refers to situations where the advancement of a qualified person within the hierarchy of an organization is stopped at a lower level because of some form of ...
Global Career Development Facilitator
The Global Career Development Facilitator certification is an evolution of the Career Development Facilitator certification developed by the National Career Development Association, National Occ...
The Global Career Development Facilitator certification is an evolution of the Career Development Facilitator certification developed by the National Career Development Association, National Occ...
Gofer
A gofer or go-fer ( "gopher") is an employee who is often sent on errands.
A gofer or go-fer ( "gopher") is an employee who is often sent on errands.
Gold-collar worker
Gold-collar worker is a neologism which has been used to describe either young, low-wage workers who invest in conspicuous luxury, or highly-skilled knowledge workers, traditionally classified a...
Gold-collar worker is a neologism which has been used to describe either young, low-wage workers who invest in conspicuous luxury, or highly-skilled knowledge workers, traditionally classified a...
Goldbricking
Goldbricking, in today's terms, generally refers to staff who use their work internet access for personal reasons while maintaining the appearance of working, which can lead to inefficiency.
Goldbricking, in today's terms, generally refers to staff who use their work internet access for personal reasons while maintaining the appearance of working, which can lead to inefficiency.
Greater Chicago HERC
The Greater Chicago Midwest Education Recruitment Consortium is a job-placement and recruitment organization focusing on colleges and universities, research, healthcare, and arts and culture in ...
The Greater Chicago Midwest Education Recruitment Consortium is a job-placement and recruitment organization focusing on colleges and universities, research, healthcare, and arts and culture in ...
Green job
A green job, also called a green-collar job is, according to the United Nations Environment Program, "work in agricultural, manufacturing, research and development (R&D), administrative, a...
A green job, also called a green-collar job is, according to the United Nations Environment Program, "work in agricultural, manufacturing, research and development (R&D), administrative, a...
Green-collar worker
A green-collar worker is a worker who is employed in the environmental sectors of the economy.
A green-collar worker is a worker who is employed in the environmental sectors of the economy.
Haigui
Haigui is a Chinese language slang term for Chinese people who have returned to mainland China after having studied abroad for several years, but the actual term is 海归.
Haigui is a Chinese language slang term for Chinese people who have returned to mainland China after having studied abroad for several years, but the actual term is 海归.
Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
The Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) is a job-placement and recruitment organization for institutions of higher education in the United States.
The Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) is a job-placement and recruitment organization for institutions of higher education in the United States.
Holland Codes
The Holland Codes or the Holland Occupational Themes (RIASEC) represents a set of personality types described in a theory of careers and vocational choice formulated by the late psycholog...
The Holland Codes or the Holland Occupational Themes (RIASEC) represents a set of personality types described in a theory of careers and vocational choice formulated by the late psycholog...
Homebased business
The concept of homebased business, as opposed to the previous terminology of "cottage industry", first appeared in 1978.
The concept of homebased business, as opposed to the previous terminology of "cottage industry", first appeared in 1978.
Homeworker
Homeworkers or home workers are defined by the International Labour Organization as people working from their homes or from other premises of their choosing other than the workplace, for r...
Homeworkers or home workers are defined by the International Labour Organization as people working from their homes or from other premises of their choosing other than the workplace, for r...
Hourly worker
An hourly worker or hourly employee is an employee paid an hourly wage for their services, as opposed to a fixed salary.
An hourly worker or hourly employee is an employee paid an hourly wage for their services, as opposed to a fixed salary.
HR Metric
HR metric refers to Human Resource Metrics.
HR metric refers to Human Resource Metrics.
Humphrey-Hawkins Full Employment Act
The Full Employment and Balanced Growth Act (known informally as the Humphrey–Hawkins Full Employment Act), is an act of legislation by the United States government.
The Full Employment and Balanced Growth Act (known informally as the Humphrey–Hawkins Full Employment Act), is an act of legislation by the United States government.
Hygiene factors
Hygiene factors are job factors that can cause dissatisfaction if missing but do not necessarily motivate employees if increased.
Hygiene factors are job factors that can cause dissatisfaction if missing but do not necessarily motivate employees if increased.
Illicit work
Illicit work is an illegal employment.
Illicit work is an illegal employment.
In-basket test
An in-basket test or an in-basket exercise is a test used by companies and governments in hiring and promoting employees.
An in-basket test or an in-basket exercise is a test used by companies and governments in hiring and promoting employees.
Integrity Inventory
The Integrity Inventory (stylized as I2), is a nationally normed entry-level personnel selection tool that incorporates employment integrity testing.
The Integrity Inventory (stylized as I2), is a nationally normed entry-level personnel selection tool that incorporates employment integrity testing.
Internship
Internship is a system of on-the-job training for white-collar and professional careers.
Internship is a system of on-the-job training for white-collar and professional careers.
Intra-company transfer
In an intra-company transfer, a company transfers an employee to work temporarily in a different office, often in another country.
In an intra-company transfer, a company transfers an employee to work temporarily in a different office, often in another country.
IPS Supported Employment
IPS Supported Employment is an evidence-based approach to supported employment for people who have a severe mental illness.
IPS Supported Employment is an evidence-based approach to supported employment for people who have a severe mental illness.
Iron rice bowl
"Iron rice bowl" is a Chinese term used to refer to an occupation with guaranteed job security, as well as steady income and benefits.
"Iron rice bowl" is a Chinese term used to refer to an occupation with guaranteed job security, as well as steady income and benefits.
Job (role)
A job is a regular activity performed in exchange for payment.
A job is a regular activity performed in exchange for payment.
Job creation program
Job Creation Programs are programs or projects undertaken by a government of a nation to assist unemployed members of the population in seeking employment.
Job Creation Programs are programs or projects undertaken by a government of a nation to assist unemployed members of the population in seeking employment.
Job fraud
Job fraud refers to fraudulent or deceptive activity or representation on the part of an employee or prospective employee toward an employer.
Job fraud refers to fraudulent or deceptive activity or representation on the part of an employee or prospective employee toward an employer.
Job hunting
Job hunting, job seeking, or job searching is the act of looking for employment, due to unemployment or discontent with a current position.
Job hunting, job seeking, or job searching is the act of looking for employment, due to unemployment or discontent with a current position.
Job interview
A job interview is a process in which a potential employee is evaluated by an employer for prospective employment in their company, organization, or firm.
A job interview is a process in which a potential employee is evaluated by an employer for prospective employment in their company, organization, or firm.
Job security
Job security is the probability that an individual will keep his or her job; a job with a high level of job security is such that a person with the job would have a small chance of becoming unem...
Job security is the probability that an individual will keep his or her job; a job with a high level of job security is such that a person with the job would have a small chance of becoming unem...
Job Services Australia
Job Services Australia (formerly known as the Job Network) is an Australian Government-funded network of organisations (private and community, and originally also government) that is contrac...
Job Services Australia (formerly known as the Job Network) is an Australian Government-funded network of organisations (private and community, and originally also government) that is contrac...
Job Shadow
Job Shadow, in its most traditional sense, is a program for students to find out what it is like to be in a specific profession.
Job Shadow, in its most traditional sense, is a program for students to find out what it is like to be in a specific profession.
Job shadow
Job Shadow, in its most traditional sense, is a program for high school students to find out what it is like to be in a specific profession.
Job Shadow, in its most traditional sense, is a program for high school students to find out what it is like to be in a specific profession.
Job sharing
Job sharing is an employment arrangement where typically two people are retained on a part-time or reduced-time basis to perform a job normally fulfilled by one person working full-time.
Job sharing is an employment arrangement where typically two people are retained on a part-time or reduced-time basis to perform a job normally fulfilled by one person working full-time.
Jobless claims
Initial Jobless Claims is a report issued by the U.S. Department of Labor on a weekly basis.
Initial Jobless Claims is a report issued by the U.S. Department of Labor on a weekly basis.
Jobless recovery
A jobless recovery or jobless growth is an economic phenomon in which a macroeconomy experiences growth while maintaining or decreasing its level of employment.
A jobless recovery or jobless growth is an economic phenomon in which a macroeconomy experiences growth while maintaining or decreasing its level of employment.
Just cause
Just cause or Bare sagen is a common standard in labor arbitration that is used in labor union contracts in the United States as a form of job security.
Just cause or Bare sagen is a common standard in labor arbitration that is used in labor union contracts in the United States as a form of job security.
Kingdomality
Kingdomality is a vocational placement system created in 1990 by vocational psychologist Richard Silvano.
Kingdomality is a vocational placement system created in 1990 by vocational psychologist Richard Silvano.
Labour Discrimination
Labour Discrimination as defined by Kenneth Arrow is “the valuation in the market place of personal characteristics of the worker that are unrelated to worker productivity”.
Labour Discrimination as defined by Kenneth Arrow is “the valuation in the market place of personal characteristics of the worker that are unrelated to worker productivity”.
Labour discrimination
Labour discrimination as defined by Kenneth Arrow is “the valuation in the market place of personal characteristics of the worker that are unrelated to worker productivity”.
Labour discrimination as defined by Kenneth Arrow is “the valuation in the market place of personal characteristics of the worker that are unrelated to worker productivity”.
Labour market flexibility
Labor market flexibility refers to the speed with which labor markets adapt to fluctuations and changes in society, the economy or production.
Labor market flexibility refers to the speed with which labor markets adapt to fluctuations and changes in society, the economy or production.
LGBT liaison officer
An LGBT liaison is any individual employed by an organization or institution as a point of contact, serving as both a spokesperson for the organization to a local LGBT demographics as well as a ...
An LGBT liaison is any individual employed by an organization or institution as a point of contact, serving as both a spokesperson for the organization to a local LGBT demographics as well as a ...
Liaison job
Liaison jobs are jobs that "link" two or more specialties.
Liaison jobs are jobs that "link" two or more specialties.
Liaison officer
A liaison officer or LNO is a person that liaises between two organizations to communicate and coordinate their activities.
A liaison officer or LNO is a person that liaises between two organizations to communicate and coordinate their activities.
LIFO (education)
Last in First Out is a policy often used by school districts during layoffs.
Last in First Out is a policy often used by school districts during layoffs.
Lists of occupations
The following are lists of occupations grouped by category.
The following are lists of occupations grouped by category.
Liza Wright
Liza Wright served George W. Bush as Assistant to President for Presidential Personnel and Director of Presidential Personnel.
Liza Wright served George W. Bush as Assistant to President for Presidential Personnel and Director of Presidential Personnel.
Local hiring
Local Hiring is a goal or requirement to hire locally for publicly-funded jobs.
Local Hiring is a goal or requirement to hire locally for publicly-funded jobs.
Location independence
Location independence is a growing trend among technology and knowledge workers that has been popularized by blogs like LocationIndependent.com, Thrilling Heroics, Fluent in 3 months, Virtual Bu...
Location independence is a growing trend among technology and knowledge workers that has been popularized by blogs like LocationIndependent.com, Thrilling Heroics, Fluent in 3 months, Virtual Bu...
Make-work job
A make-work job is a job that has less final benefit than the job costs to support.
A make-work job is a job that has less final benefit than the job costs to support.
McJob
McJob is slang for a low-paying, low-prestige dead end job that requires few skills and offers very little chance of intracompany advancement.
McJob is slang for a low-paying, low-prestige dead end job that requires few skills and offers very little chance of intracompany advancement.
Mechanical aptitude
According to Paul Muchinsky in his textbook Psychology Applied to Work, "Mechanical aptitude tests require a person to recognize which mechanical principle is suggested by a test item.
According to Paul Muchinsky in his textbook Psychology Applied to Work, "Mechanical aptitude tests require a person to recognize which mechanical principle is suggested by a test item.
Mountbatten internship programme
Founded in 1984, the Mountbatten Internship Programme is dedicated to the promotion of educational and business links between the USA and the UK. The Programme is named in honour of the late Ea...
Founded in 1984, the Mountbatten Internship Programme is dedicated to the promotion of educational and business links between the USA and the UK. The Programme is named in honour of the late Ea...
Multiple careers
Whereas a career comprises the work activities that can be identified with a particular job or profession, having multiple careers is the growing trend in the late 20th century and early 21st ce...
Whereas a career comprises the work activities that can be identified with a particular job or profession, having multiple careers is the growing trend in the late 20th century and early 21st ce...
Natural rate of unemployment (monetarism)
The natural rate of unemployment (sometimes called the structural unemployment rate) is a concept of economic activity developed in particular by Milton Friedman and Edmund Phelps in the 1960s, ...
The natural rate of unemployment (sometimes called the structural unemployment rate) is a concept of economic activity developed in particular by Milton Friedman and Edmund Phelps in the 1960s, ...
New Jersey/Eastern Pennsylvania/Delaware HERC
The New Jersey/ Eastern Pennsylvania/Delaware Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (NJ/Eastern PA/DE HERC) is a job-placement and recruitment organization for institutions of higher education...
The New Jersey/ Eastern Pennsylvania/Delaware Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (NJ/Eastern PA/DE HERC) is a job-placement and recruitment organization for institutions of higher education...
Nominative determinism
Nominative determinism is a comparatively recent term for the theory that a person's name can have a significant role in determining key aspects of job, profession or even character.
Nominative determinism is a comparatively recent term for the theory that a person's name can have a significant role in determining key aspects of job, profession or even character.
Numerary
Numerary is a civil designation for persons who are incorporated in a fixed or permanent way to a society or group: regular member of the working staff, permanent staff, or member, distinguishe...
Numerary is a civil designation for persons who are incorporated in a fixed or permanent way to a society or group: regular member of the working staff, permanent staff, or member, distinguishe...
Nursing shortage
Nursing shortage refers to a situation where the demand for nursing professionals, such as Registered Nurses, exceeds the supply, either locally, nationally or globally.
Nursing shortage refers to a situation where the demand for nursing professionals, such as Registered Nurses, exceeds the supply, either locally, nationally or globally.
Occupational Employment Statistics
The Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey is a semi-annual survey of approximately 200,000 non-farm business establishments conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), headquart...
The Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey is a semi-annual survey of approximately 200,000 non-farm business establishments conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), headquart...
Occupational sexism
Occupational sexism refers to any discriminatory practices, statements, actions, etc.
Occupational sexism refers to any discriminatory practices, statements, actions, etc.
On-ramping
On-ramping is the process of re-entering the workforce after taking a career break (usually to care for family).
On-ramping is the process of re-entering the workforce after taking a career break (usually to care for family).
Onboarding
Onboarding, also known as organizational socialization, refers to the mechanism through which new employees acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviors to become effective organ...
Onboarding, also known as organizational socialization, refers to the mechanism through which new employees acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviors to become effective organ...
Online job fair
An online job fair, also known as a virtual job fair or electronic job fair, is an online version of a traditional job fair.
An online job fair, also known as a virtual job fair or electronic job fair, is an online version of a traditional job fair.
Overachievement
Overachievers are individuals who "perform better or achieve more success than expected."
Overachievers are individuals who "perform better or achieve more success than expected."
Overqualification
Overqualification is the state of being skilled or educated beyond what is necessary for a job.
Overqualification is the state of being skilled or educated beyond what is necessary for a job.
Participatory ergonomics
Participatory ergonomics programs seek to maximize the involvement of the workers in this process based on the simple fact that a worker is an expert on his or her job.
Participatory ergonomics programs seek to maximize the involvement of the workers in this process based on the simple fact that a worker is an expert on his or her job.
PATCOB
PATCOB (Professional, Administrative, Technical, Clerical, Other white collsr, and Blue collar) are occupational categories established by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
PATCOB (Professional, Administrative, Technical, Clerical, Other white collsr, and Blue collar) are occupational categories established by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Payroll tax
Payroll tax generally refers to two different kinds of similar taxes.
Payroll tax generally refers to two different kinds of similar taxes.
Peak earning years
Peak earning years refers to the time in life when workers earn the most money per year.
Peak earning years refers to the time in life when workers earn the most money per year.
Per diem
Per diem is a daily allowance for expenses, a specific amount of money that an organization gives an individual per day to cover living and traveling expenses in connection with work done away f...
Per diem is a daily allowance for expenses, a specific amount of money that an organization gives an individual per day to cover living and traveling expenses in connection with work done away f...
Performance appraisal
A performance appraisal (PA) or performance evaluation is a systematic and periodic process that assesses an individual employee’s job performance and productivity in relation to certain p...
A performance appraisal (PA) or performance evaluation is a systematic and periodic process that assesses an individual employee’s job performance and productivity in relation to certain p...
Performance improvement
Performance improvement is the concept of measuring the output of a particular process or procedure, then modifying the process or procedure to increase the output, increase efficiency, or incre...
Performance improvement is the concept of measuring the output of a particular process or procedure, then modifying the process or procedure to increase the output, increase efficiency, or incre...
Permanent employment
Permanent employees, regular employees or the directly employed work for a single employer and are paid directly by that employer.
Permanent employees, regular employees or the directly employed work for a single employer and are paid directly by that employer.
Permatemp
A permatemp is an employee whose status is somewhere between a temporary employee and a permanent employee.
A permatemp is an employee whose status is somewhere between a temporary employee and a permanent employee.
Personal chef
A personal chef is a chef who is hired by different clients and prepares meals in the clients' home kitchens, based on their needs and preferences.
A personal chef is a chef who is hired by different clients and prepares meals in the clients' home kitchens, based on their needs and preferences.
Pink slip (employment)
Pink slip refers to the American practice, by a personnel department, of including a discharge notice in an employee's pay envelope to notify the worker of his or her termination of employment o...
Pink slip refers to the American practice, by a personnel department, of including a discharge notice in an employee's pay envelope to notify the worker of his or her termination of employment o...
Pink-collar worker
Pink-collar worker is a term designating a type of worker and is set to contrast with a blue-collar worker or a white-collar worker.
Pink-collar worker is a term designating a type of worker and is set to contrast with a blue-collar worker or a white-collar worker.
Precarious work
Precarious work is a term used to describe non-standar employment which is poorly paid, insecure, unprotected, and cannot support a household.
Precarious work is a term used to describe non-standar employment which is poorly paid, insecure, unprotected, and cannot support a household.
Precarity (Euromayday)
Precarity is a condition of existence without predictability or security, affecting material or psychological welfare.
Precarity is a condition of existence without predictability or security, affecting material or psychological welfare.
Precarity (Social Christianity)
Precarity is a condition of existence without predictability or security, affecting material or psychological welfare.
Precarity is a condition of existence without predictability or security, affecting material or psychological welfare.
Presenteeism
Presenteeism is the act of attending work while sick.
Presenteeism is the act of attending work while sick.
Probation (workplace)
In a workplace setting, probation is a status given to Brady by stewemployees it is widely termed as Probation Period of an employee.
In a workplace setting, probation is a status given to Brady by stewemployees it is widely termed as Probation Period of an employee.
Psychological contract
A psychological contract represents the mutual beliefs, perceptions, and informal obligations between an employer and an employee.
A psychological contract represents the mutual beliefs, perceptions, and informal obligations between an employer and an employee.
Realistic Job Preview
Realistic Job Previews (RJPs) are devices used in the early stages of personnel selection to provide potential applicants with information on both positive and negative aspects of the job (Prema...
Realistic Job Previews (RJPs) are devices used in the early stages of personnel selection to provide potential applicants with information on both positive and negative aspects of the job (Prema...
Realistic job preview
Realistic job previews (RJPs) are devices used in the early stages of personnel selection to provide potential applicants with information on both positive and negative aspects of the job (Prema...
Realistic job previews (RJPs) are devices used in the early stages of personnel selection to provide potential applicants with information on both positive and negative aspects of the job (Prema...
Recruiter
A recruiter or headhunter is someone engaging in recruitment, or the solicitation of individuals to fill jobs or positions within a corporation, nonprofit organization, sports team, the mi...
A recruiter or headhunter is someone engaging in recruitment, or the solicitation of individuals to fill jobs or positions within a corporation, nonprofit organization, sports team, the mi...
Recruitment
Recruitment refers to the process of attracting, screening, and selecting a qualified person for a job.
Recruitment refers to the process of attracting, screening, and selecting a qualified person for a job.
Rehn-Meidner model
The Rehn–Meidner Model is an economic model developed in 1951 by two economists of the research department of the Swedish Trade Union Confederation (LO), Gösta Rehn and Rudolf Meidner.
The Rehn–Meidner Model is an economic model developed in 1951 by two economists of the research department of the Swedish Trade Union Confederation (LO), Gösta Rehn and Rudolf Meidner.
Rehn–Meidner Model
The Rehn–Meidner Model is an economic model developed in 1951 by two economists of the research department of the Swedish Trade Union Confederation (LO), Gösta Rehn and Rudolf Meidner.
The Rehn–Meidner Model is an economic model developed in 1951 by two economists of the research department of the Swedish Trade Union Confederation (LO), Gösta Rehn and Rudolf Meidner.
Role-based assessment
Role-Based Assessment (RBA) differs significantly from personality testing.
Role-Based Assessment (RBA) differs significantly from personality testing.
Résumé
A résumé is a document used by individuals to present their background and skillsets.
A résumé is a document used by individuals to present their background and skillsets.
Saint Monday
Saint Monday is the tradition of absenteeism on a Monday.
Saint Monday is the tradition of absenteeism on a Monday.
Saudization
Saudization refers to the national policy of Saudi Arabia to encourage employment of Saudi nationals in the private sector, which, as of 2006, was largely dominated by expatriate workers from So...
Saudization refers to the national policy of Saudi Arabia to encourage employment of Saudi nationals in the private sector, which, as of 2006, was largely dominated by expatriate workers from So...
Schedule (workplace)
A schedule, often called a rota, is a list of employees who are working on any given day, week, or month in a workplace.
A schedule, often called a rota, is a list of employees who are working on any given day, week, or month in a workplace.
Secondary labor market
The secondary labor market is the labor market consisting of high-turnover, low-pay, and usually part time and/or temporary jobs.
The secondary labor market is the labor market consisting of high-turnover, low-pay, and usually part time and/or temporary jobs.
Selection ratio
Selection ratio refers to the ratio of the number job positions to the number of job applicants and is used in the context of selection and recruitment.
Selection ratio refers to the ratio of the number job positions to the number of job applicants and is used in the context of selection and recruitment.
Self-employment
Self-employment is working for one's self.
Self-employment is working for one's self.
Semiprofession
A semiprofession, as opposed to a true profession, refers to a type of work similar in some respects to those commonly regarded as professional but still different in more than a few important areas.
A semiprofession, as opposed to a true profession, refers to a type of work similar in some respects to those commonly regarded as professional but still different in more than a few important areas.
Service voucher
A service voucher is a financial instrument which allows a public authority to target social services at those it deems in need, and at the same time to promote employment and labour market inte...
A service voucher is a financial instrument which allows a public authority to target social services at those it deems in need, and at the same time to promote employment and labour market inte...
Shift work
Shift work is an employment practice designed to make use of, or provide service across, all 24 hours of the clock each day of the week.
Shift work is an employment practice designed to make use of, or provide service across, all 24 hours of the clock each day of the week.
Shift work sleep disorder
Shift work sleep disorder is a circadian rhythm sleep disorder characterized by insomnia and excessive sleepiness affecting people whose work hours are scheduled during the typical sleep period.
Shift work sleep disorder is a circadian rhythm sleep disorder characterized by insomnia and excessive sleepiness affecting people whose work hours are scheduled during the typical sleep period.
Shūshin koyō
Shūshin koyō is the term for permanent employment in Japan.
Shūshin koyō is the term for permanent employment in Japan.
Simultaneous Recruiting of New Graduates
Simultaneous Recruiting of New Graduates or Periodic Recruiting of New Graduates is the custom that companies hire new graduates all at once and employ them; this custom is unique to Japan...
Simultaneous Recruiting of New Graduates or Periodic Recruiting of New Graduates is the custom that companies hire new graduates all at once and employ them; this custom is unique to Japan...
Skilled worker
A skilled worker is any worker who has some special skill, knowledge, or (usually acquired) ability in their work.
A skilled worker is any worker who has some special skill, knowledge, or (usually acquired) ability in their work.
Smoker Protection Law
Smoker Protection Laws are state statutes that prevent employers from discriminating against employees for using tobacco products.
Smoker Protection Laws are state statutes that prevent employers from discriminating against employees for using tobacco products.
Social VAT
Social VAT is a term used to denote the earmarking of a defined amount of VAT revenues to finance social security.
Social VAT is a term used to denote the earmarking of a defined amount of VAT revenues to finance social security.
Spatial mismatch
Spatial mismatch is the sociological, economic and political phenomenon associated with economic restructuring in which employment opportunities for low-income people are located far away from t...
Spatial mismatch is the sociological, economic and political phenomenon associated with economic restructuring in which employment opportunities for low-income people are located far away from t...
Split shift
Split shift is an employment schedule, a type of shift work where a person's normal work day is split into two or more segments; for example a person may work from 5 a.m.
Split shift is an employment schedule, a type of shift work where a person's normal work day is split into two or more segments; for example a person may work from 5 a.m.
St. Louis Regional HERC
The Saint Louis Regional Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (St. Louis Regional HERC) is a job-placement and recruitment organization supporting institutions of higher education, research a...
The Saint Louis Regional Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (St. Louis Regional HERC) is a job-placement and recruitment organization supporting institutions of higher education, research a...
Structured interview
A structured interview is a quantitative research method commonly employed in survey research.
A structured interview is a quantitative research method commonly employed in survey research.
Supported employment
Supported employment is a term used to describe a system of support for people with disabilities in regards to ongoing employment in integrated settings.
Supported employment is a term used to describe a system of support for people with disabilities in regards to ongoing employment in integrated settings.
Suspension (punishment)
Suspension is a form of punishment that people receive for violating rules and regulations.
Suspension is a form of punishment that people receive for violating rules and regulations.
Taleo Corporation
Taleo Corporation (NASDAQ:TLEO) is a publicly traded provider of cloud-based Talent Management solutions headquartered in Dublin, Calif.
Taleo Corporation (NASDAQ:TLEO) is a publicly traded provider of cloud-based Talent Management solutions headquartered in Dublin, Calif.
Teacher tenure reform
Teacher tenure is a term used to describe a policy which outlines the reasons why a teacher may be fired.
Teacher tenure is a term used to describe a policy which outlines the reasons why a teacher may be fired.
Telephone Interview
Telephone interviews are often conducted in the initial interview round of the hiring process.
Telephone interviews are often conducted in the initial interview round of the hiring process.
Telephone interview
A telephone interview is an interview conducted over the telephone for employment, journalism, or whatever.
A telephone interview is an interview conducted over the telephone for employment, journalism, or whatever.
Temporary duty assignment
A temporary duty assignment, also known as "temporary additional duty", "temporary duty travel" or "temporary duty" refers to a United States Government employee travel assignment at a location ...
A temporary duty assignment, also known as "temporary additional duty", "temporary duty travel" or "temporary duty" refers to a United States Government employee travel assignment at a location ...
Ten year occupational employment projections
The ten year occupational employment projection is a projection produced by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics' Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections.
The ten year occupational employment projection is a projection produced by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics' Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections.
Ten-year occupational employment projections
The ten-year occupational employment projection is a projection produced by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics' Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections.
The ten-year occupational employment projection is a projection produced by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics' Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections.
Termination of employment
Involuntary termination is the employee's departure at the hands of the employer.
Involuntary termination is the employee's departure at the hands of the employer.
The Kingdom of Could Be You
The Kingdom of Could Be You was a spin-off of The Most Important Person.
The Kingdom of Could Be You was a spin-off of The Most Important Person.
ThinkTalk
ThinkTalk is a television program for college students based out of Washington, DC. ThinkTalk is a show where students get to interview high-profile professionals about their careers.
ThinkTalk is a television program for college students based out of Washington, DC. ThinkTalk is a show where students get to interview high-profile professionals about their careers.
Thirteenth salary
The thirteenth salary is paid to employees according to different terms of law or contract of employment.
The thirteenth salary is paid to employees according to different terms of law or contract of employment.
Tim Field
Tim Field (born 24 April 1952 in Eastbourne).was a prominent British anti-bullying activist with his main focus relating to workplace bullying.
Tim Field (born 24 April 1952 in Eastbourne).was a prominent British anti-bullying activist with his main focus relating to workplace bullying.
Timebar scheduling
Timebar scheduling is a method of staff scheduling that may be adopted by organizations with highly variable staff scheduling requirements.
Timebar scheduling is a method of staff scheduling that may be adopted by organizations with highly variable staff scheduling requirements.
Times Ascent
Times Ascent is a weekly supplement of The Times of India newspaper, that is focused on human resource development, employment and job opportunities.
Times Ascent is a weekly supplement of The Times of India newspaper, that is focused on human resource development, employment and job opportunities.
Travel nursing
Travel nursing and the Travel Nursing Industry developed in response to the nursing shortage in which nurses travel to work temporary short-term nursing positions.
Travel nursing and the Travel Nursing Industry developed in response to the nursing shortage in which nurses travel to work temporary short-term nursing positions.
Turnover (employment)
In a human resources context, turnover or staff turnover or labor turnover is the rate at which an employer gains and loses employees.
In a human resources context, turnover or staff turnover or labor turnover is the rate at which an employer gains and loses employees.
Underemployment
Hello refers to an employment situation that is insufficient in some important way for the worker, relative to a standard.
Hello refers to an employment situation that is insufficient in some important way for the worker, relative to a standard.
Vanpool
Vanpools are an element of the transit system that allow groups of people to share the ride similar to a carpool, but on a larger scale with concurrent savings in fuel and vehicle operating costs.
Vanpools are an element of the transit system that allow groups of people to share the ride similar to a carpool, but on a larger scale with concurrent savings in fuel and vehicle operating costs.
Versatilist
A Versatilist is someone who can be a specialist for a particular discipline, while at the same time be able to change to another role with the same ease.
A Versatilist is someone who can be a specialist for a particular discipline, while at the same time be able to change to another role with the same ease.
Vetting
Vetting is a process of examination and evaluation, generally referring to performing a background check on someone before offering him or her employment, conferring an award, etc.
Vetting is a process of examination and evaluation, generally referring to performing a background check on someone before offering him or her employment, conferring an award, etc.
Video resume
A video resume is a way for job seekers to showcase their abilities beyond the capabilities of a traditional paper resume.
A video resume is a way for job seekers to showcase their abilities beyond the capabilities of a traditional paper resume.
Virtual assistance
Virtual assistance is the professional service of remote administrative office and other specialized support by a virtual assistant who works with clients in an ongoing, collaborative profession...
Virtual assistance is the professional service of remote administrative office and other specialized support by a virtual assistant who works with clients in an ongoing, collaborative profession...
Virtual internship
Virtual internships are common among traditional and non-traditional interns.
Virtual internships are common among traditional and non-traditional interns.
Virtual Student Foreign Service
The Virtual Student Foreign Service is a U.S. Department of State program that allows American college and university students to virtually intern at State Department domestic offices and U.S. d...
The Virtual Student Foreign Service is a U.S. Department of State program that allows American college and university students to virtually intern at State Department domestic offices and U.S. d...
Wassenaar Agreement
The Wassenaar Agreement (not to be confused with the Wassenaar Arrangement) was an agreement reached in 1982 between employers organisations and labor unions in the Netherlands to restrain wage ...
The Wassenaar Agreement (not to be confused with the Wassenaar Arrangement) was an agreement reached in 1982 between employers organisations and labor unions in the Netherlands to restrain wage ...
White-collar worker
The term white-collar worker refers to a person who performs professional, managerial, or administrative work, in contrast with a blue-collar worker, whose job requires manual labor.
The term white-collar worker refers to a person who performs professional, managerial, or administrative work, in contrast with a blue-collar worker, whose job requires manual labor.
Work ethic
Work ethic is a set of values based on hard work and diligence.
Work ethic is a set of values based on hard work and diligence.
Work experience
Work experience is the experience that a person has been working, or worked in a specific field or occupation.
Work experience is the experience that a person has been working, or worked in a specific field or occupation.
Work product
Work product is something created by an employee that is considered to become the property of the employer -- for instance, a design, patentable process, recipe, etc.
Work product is something created by an employee that is considered to become the property of the employer -- for instance, a design, patentable process, recipe, etc.
Work systems
Work system has been used loosely in many areas.
Work system has been used loosely in many areas.
Work-at-home scheme
A work-at-home scheme is a get-rich-quick scheme in which a victim is lured by an offer to be employed at home, very often doing some simple task in a minimal amount of time with a large amount ...
A work-at-home scheme is a get-rich-quick scheme in which a victim is lured by an offer to be employed at home, very often doing some simple task in a minimal amount of time with a large amount ...
Work-family conflict
–family conflict is “a form of interrole conflict in which the role pressures from the work and family domains are mutually incompatible in some respect.
–family conflict is “a form of interrole conflict in which the role pressures from the work and family domains are mutually incompatible in some respect.
Work-in
A work-in is a form of direct action, where a group of workers whose jobs are under threat resolve to remain in their place of employment and continue producing without pay.
A work-in is a form of direct action, where a group of workers whose jobs are under threat resolve to remain in their place of employment and continue producing without pay.
Workgang
A Workgang is a group of individuals who are assigned, or engaged in, a common task.
A Workgang is a group of individuals who are assigned, or engaged in, a common task.
Workhaven
Workhaven is a North American term which is a concatenation of the words "work," as in employment, and "haven," as in harbor or retreat.
Workhaven is a North American term which is a concatenation of the words "work," as in employment, and "haven," as in harbor or retreat.
Working holiday visa
A working holiday visa is a travel permit which allows travellers to undertake employment in the country issuing the visa for the purpose of supplementing their travel funds.
A working holiday visa is a travel permit which allows travellers to undertake employment in the country issuing the visa for the purpose of supplementing their travel funds.
Working parents
A working parent is a father or a mother who engages in a work life, aside from their duties as a childcare provider.
A working parent is a father or a mother who engages in a work life, aside from their duties as a childcare provider.
Working poor
The working poor are working people whose incomes fall below a given poverty line.
The working poor are working people whose incomes fall below a given poverty line.
WorkKeys
WorkKeys is a job skill assessment system used in the United States.
WorkKeys is a job skill assessment system used in the United States.
Workplace bullying
Workplace bullying, like childhood bullying, is the tendency of individuals or groups to use persistent aggressive or unreasonable behavior against a co-worker or subordinate.
Workplace bullying, like childhood bullying, is the tendency of individuals or groups to use persistent aggressive or unreasonable behavior against a co-worker or subordinate.
Workplace privacy
Employees typically must relinquish some of their privacy while at the workplace, but how much they must do so can be a contentious issue.
Employees typically must relinquish some of their privacy while at the workplace, but how much they must do so can be a contentious issue.
Workplace strategy
Workplace Strategy is the dynamic alignment of an organization’s work patterns with the work environment to enable peak performance and reduce costs.
Workplace Strategy is the dynamic alignment of an organization’s work patterns with the work environment to enable peak performance and reduce costs.