Hr Policies And Procedures

8 words in this vocabulary list

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'annual' describes something that happens once a year.

  • The company holds an annual meeting to discuss financial performance.
  • We have our annual family reunion next weekend.
  • I can't wait for the annual bash at the beach this summer!
  • The annual tradition of planting flowers symbolizes growth and renewal.

noun a legal process that allows a creditor to take money directly from a debtor's wages or bank account to settle a debt

  • The court issued a garnishment order to collect the unpaid debt.
  • They're taking money out of my paycheck for garnishment.
  • I can't believe they're hitting me with a garnishment for that old bill.
  • His constant negativity was like a garnishment on my happiness.

adjective slightly unwell

  • I regret to inform you that I am indisposed and will not be able to attend the meeting.
  • I'm feeling a bit indisposed today, so I think I'll stay home and rest.
  • I'm not up for it today, I'm feeling totally indisposed.
  • His mind was so preoccupied with worry that he was indisposed to enjoy the party.

noun a period of time that a person is allowed to be away from work or duty

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

  • The employee requested a leave of absence for personal reasons.
  • I'm thinking of taking a leave of absence to travel around Europe.
  • I heard he's taking a leave of absence to work on his side hustle.
  • Sometimes we all need to take a leave of absence from our daily routine to recharge and refocus.

verb to officially require or order something to be done

adjective required by law or rule

  • The new law mandated stricter regulations on environmental pollution.
  • The boss mandated that all employees attend the meeting tomorrow.
  • My mom mandated that I clean my room before I could go out with my friends.
  • The artist felt as though creativity cannot be mandated, it must flow naturally.

verb to handle or manage (something) poorly or incompetently

  • The company cannot afford to mishandle sensitive customer data.
  • You shouldn't mishandle fragile items like that.
  • Don't be so clumsy and mishandle the equipment.
  • It's important not to mishandle the truth in delicate situations.

verb to hold back; to keep from proceeding; to retain; to refuse to give or grant

  • The company decided to withhold payment until the project was completed to satisfaction.
  • I'm going to withhold my opinion until I have more information.
  • Don't withhold the good news, tell me what happened!
  • Sometimes it's better to withhold your emotions and think before reacting.

verb A verb is a word that expresses an action or a state of being. In this case, 'accommodated' is a past tense verb indicating that someone or something was provided with lodging or a place to stay.

  • The hotel accommodated all of our special requests during our stay.
  • The restaurant accommodated our large group without any issues.
  • I asked my friend if I could crash at his place and he accommodated me.
  • The new schedule accommodated for everyone's availability.