| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | absenteeism | frequent absence from work |
| 2. | accommodation | adjustment for employee needs |
| 3. | applicant | person applying for a job |
| 4. | appraisal | formal evaluation of performance |
| 5. | arbitration | binding dispute resolution by neutral |
| 6. | attendance | presence at scheduled work |
| 7. | audit | formal review of records |
| 8. | background check | review of past records |
| 9. | benefits | nonwage compensation for employees |
| 10. | bonus | extra pay for performance |
| 11. | burnout | work-related exhaustion and stress |
| 12. | candidate | person considered for a job |
| 13. | classification | grouping jobs or workers |
| 14. | compensation | pay and financial rewards |
| 15. | compliance | following laws, rules, and policies |
| 16. | confidentiality | keeping information private |
| 17. | conflict | serious disagreement at work |
| 18. | cover letter | letter introducing an application |
| 19. | culture | shared values and behaviors |
| 20. | demotion | move to a lower role |
| 21. | development | growth of employee capabilities |
| 22. | discipline | corrective action for misconduct |
| 23. | discrimination | unfair treatment based on protected traits |
| 24. | dismissal | ending employment by employer |
| 25. | diversity | presence of different backgrounds |
| 26. | documentation | written records of actions |
| 27. | eligibility | meeting requirements to qualify |
| 28. | engagement | employee involvement and commitment |
| 29. | enrollment | signing up for benefits |
| 30. | equity | fair treatment and access |
| 31. | exempt | not eligible for overtime pay |
| 32. | exit interview | departure meeting for feedback |
| 33. | feedback | information about performance |
| 34. | full-time | working standard full hours |
| 35. | furlough | temporary unpaid leave from work |
| 36. | grievance | formal employee complaint |
| 37. | handbook | employee guide to policies |
| 38. | harassment | unwanted conduct creating hostility |
| 39. | headcount | number of employees |
| 40. | hire | person employed or act employed |
| 41. | hybrid | mix of remote and onsite |
| 42. | incident | workplace event needing report |
| 43. | inclusion | ensuring people feel welcomed |
| 44. | insubordination | refusal to obey authority |
| 45. | intern | trainee gaining work experience |
| 46. | interview | meeting to assess a candidate |
| 47. | investigation | formal fact-finding review |
| 48. | job description | summary of duties and requirements |
| 49. | layoff | job loss for business reasons |
| 50. | leave | approved time away from work |
| 51. | manager | person responsible for a team |
| 52. | mediation | assisted conflict resolution process |
| 53. | mentoring | development support from experienced person |
| 54. | metric | measure used to track results |
| 55. | misconduct | improper workplace behavior |
| 56. | morale | overall employee confidence and spirit |
| 57. | nonexempt | eligible for overtime pay |
| 58. | notice period | time before leaving job |
| 59. | offboarding | process of employee exit |
| 60. | offer | proposal of employment terms |
| 61. | onboarding | process of integrating new hires |
| 62. | orientation | introductory workplace information session |
| 63. | overtime | hours worked beyond standard |
| 64. | part-time | working fewer than full hours |
| 65. | payroll | system for paying employees |
| 66. | pension | retirement income plan |
| 67. | policy | formal workplace rule or guideline |
| 68. | probation | trial period for employment |
| 69. | promotion | advancement to a higher role |
| 70. | qualification | required skill, education, or experience |
| 71. | recordkeeping | maintaining required employment records |
| 72. | recruitment | process of attracting job applicants |
| 73. | remote | working away from office |
| 74. | resignation | employee’s voluntary job departure |
| 75. | resume | summary of work history |
| 76. | retaliation | punishment for protected action |
| 77. | retention | keeping employees over time |
| 78. | safety | protection from workplace harm |
| 79. | screening | initial review of applicants |
| 80. | selection | choosing the best candidate |
| 81. | severance | pay after job separation |
| 82. | sick leave | time off for illness |
| 83. | staffing | supplying needed workers |
| 84. | succession | planning future leadership replacements |
| 85. | supervisor | person managing employees directly |
| 86. | telework | working from a remote location |
| 87. | termination | ending an employee’s employment |
| 88. | timesheet | record of hours worked |
| 89. | training | teaching employees job skills |
| 90. | transfer | move to another position |
| 91. | turnover | rate employees leave jobs |
| 92. | union | organized group of workers |
| 93. | vacancy | open position needing filling |
| 94. | vacation | paid time off for rest |
| 95. | vesting | gaining ownership rights over time |
| 96. | wages | pay for labor performed |
| 97. | wellness | employee health support efforts |
| 98. | withholding | money kept from wages |
| 99. | work authorization | legal permission to work |
| 100. | workforce | all employees of an organization |
