Human Resource Management (HR)
link between an organization's management and its employees; designed to
maximize employee performance
Mentoring
advising or training another employee
Networking
exchanging information to develop contacts to further a career
Collaborating
working with a different company on the same projects
Job Analysis
concept of studying and collecting information relating to the responsibilities of
a specific job
Employee Involvement
participation of all employees to help the organization meet goals
Contemporary Challenges
issues which are relevant to the present time
Downsizing
making a company smaller by eliminating staff positions
Outsourcing
obtaining goods and services from an outside supplier
Off Shoring
companies base their products or services overseas to take advantage of lower
costs
Strategic Planning
course of action taken to achieve long-range goals reflecting the company's
direction and purpose
Resistance
refusal to accept or comply with changes
Fair Labor Standards Act
requires one and a half times the regular rate of pay after 40 hours for qualified
employees; establishes the minimum wage rate; provides child labor
protection; restricts working hours for youth less than 16 years of age; lists
hazardous occupations too
Equal Pay Act
prohibits sex-based wage discrimination between men and women who are
performing under similar working conditions
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
prohibits employment discrimination toward persons 40 years of age or older
Affirmative Action
tool used to prevent discrimination in the workplace, higher education and
government contracting by promoting diversity
Voting Rights Act
gives U.S. Department of Justice the power to take affirmative steps in
eliminating discrimination
Labor Unions
organizations formed to represent workers and prevent unfair labor practices
Collective Bargaining
when union representatives and management come together to discuss issues
arising between employees and employers
Social Security
federal program designed to help workers and retired workers achieve a
degree of economic security
Worker's Compensation
provides medical benefits and pay for lost wages to workers suffering a workrelated
injury or illness; to provide death benefits to the dependents of workers
who die from a job-related injury or disease
Adverse Impact
employment practices which seem neutral but have discriminatory effects
International Human Resource Management (IHR)
process of employing, developing and rewarding individuals in international or
global organizations
Home Base
location of the primary office
International Labor Organization
businesses and employees promoting honest work throughout the world