Glossary

Cost per hire

What is cost per hire?

Cost per hire (CPH) is a recruitment metric that companies use to determine the expense of each stage of the hiring process. The American National Standards Institute developed this formula to calculate cost per hire:  (External recruiting cost + internal…

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New Hire probationary period

What is a new hire probationary period?

A new hire probationary period is the first stage of employment, during which an employee…

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Statutory sick pay

What is statutory sick pay?

Statutory sick pay (SSP) is a U.K.-government mandated compensation that employers pay to employees who…

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Mindfulness in the workplace

What is mindfulness in the workplace?

Mindfulness in the workplace is an awareness of thoughts, emotions, and actions that enables an…

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Employee motivation

What is employee motivation?

Employee motivation is a staff member's enthusiasm and eagerness to contribute quality work to their…

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Employee wellness program

What is an employee wellness program?

An employee wellness program is a benefits system designed to help personnel maintain physical, emotional,…

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What is payroll software? | HiBob

Payroll software is a computer program that automates the payment process for greater efficiency and…

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What is employee engagement?

Employee engagement refers to a professional’s motivation and commitment to perform high-quality work and contribute…

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What is learning and development?

Learning and development (L&D) is an HR process that enables employees to upgrade their competencies…

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What is a sabbatical leave?

A sabbatical leave is a career break, usually between one and three months, that enables…

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What is HR analytics?

HR analytics is a data-driven method of improving decisions that impact HR functions. HR analytics…

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What is due diligence?

Due diligence is the inspection of a business agreement to assess its integrity and the…

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What is workforce analytics?

Workforce analytics is a method of monitoring and examining employees’ work productivity to improve workflow.

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What is Employee Development?

What is employee development?

Employee development is a process of educating employees so they can continue providing valuable contributions…

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What is emotional intelligence in HR?

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to recognize and regulate emotions effectively.

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What is deferred compensation?

Deferred compensation is a remuneration model that enables employees to postpone receiving a portion of…

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