Workforce & Finance Glossary for Employers
It's easy to get lost in the business lingo of HR, payroll, finance, and IT. Let our Workforce & Finance Glossary light the way! Browse by category, alphabetically, or use the search bar.
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
A counseling service offered by employers to help employees with personal or work-related problems.
Employee Lifecycle
An employee's entire time spent within an organization from initial hiring to final exit.
Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS)
A measurement of employee satisfaction based on their likelihood to recommend their employer.
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Organized groups of employees with a common identity, interest, or background.
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Secondment
Temporary reassignment of an employee to a different role or organization.
Sideways Management
A leadership style that collaboratively guides peers to shared goals instead of relying on authority.
Skip-Level Meeting
One-on-one meetings between employees and senior leaders for fostering transparency and trust.