Human Resources Terminology

noun the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group over others

• The company has strict policies in place to prevent any form of favoritism in the workplace.
• I heard rumors of favoritism going on in the office, but I don't know if it's true.
• I can't stand the favoritism that happens in this place, it's so unfair.
• The teacher's favoritism towards certain students was like a dark cloud hanging over the classroom.

noun a person who holds a job or position, especially one that involves responsibility or authority

• The jobholder was required to attend a training session every month.
• The jobholder had to go to training every month.
• The jobholder had to sit through boring training sessions every month.
• The jobholder was the glue that held the team together.

noun a temporary or permanent termination of employment

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• The company announced a layoff of 100 employees due to budget cuts.
• Did you hear about the layoff at the office? It's so sad.
• I can't believe they pulled the layoff card on us right before the holidays.
• The unexpected layoff of his favorite character in the show left him devastated.

noun the total amount of money paid in wages by a company

• The company's payroll department is responsible for processing employee salaries.
• I heard the payroll team is working overtime to get everyone paid on time.
• I need to make sure my hours are right on the payroll so I get paid correctly.
• Managing payroll is like balancing a delicate financial ecosystem within the company.

noun a group of people employed in an organization or engaged in a particular activity

• The company hired new personnel to handle the increase in workload.
• The team brought in some new personnel to help out with the project.
• They added more personnel to the crew to get the job done faster.
• The personnel on the front lines are the backbone of the organization.

noun the action of finding new people to join an organization or support a cause

• The recruitment process for the new position is underway.
• I heard they're doing recruitment for that job opening.
• Have you checked out the recruitment ads for cool job opportunities?
• In nature, the recruitment of new plants helps to maintain a healthy ecosystem.

noun a person who is easily affected by emotions or physical conditions; someone who is easily offended or hurt

adjective referring to a person who is easily affected by emotions or physical conditions; easily offended or hurt

• It is important to handle sensitive information with care and confidentiality.
• She is very sensitive to criticism and gets upset easily.
• I can't believe he's so sensitive about his hair, he gets defensive whenever someone mentions it.
• The artist's work is so sensitive to light that it changes appearance throughout the day.

noun a group of people who work for an organization or business

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• The staff at the hotel were very professional and attentive to our needs.
• The staff at the restaurant were super friendly and made our dining experience enjoyable.
• The staff at the store were chill and helped me find what I was looking for.
• The staff of the company are the backbone of our success.

noun It refers to a period during which no new employees are hired, typically as a cost-saving measure or due to financial constraints.

• The company announced a hiring freeze due to budget constraints.
• Looks like we won't be hiring anyone new for a while because of the hiring freeze.
• No new hires allowed until further notice because of the hiring freeze.
• The hiring freeze put a hold on any new additions to the team, leaving current employees to pick up the slack.

noun a military officer who is responsible for administrative and logistical support within a specific branch or unit of the armed forces

• The adjutants general are responsible for overseeing the National Guard units in each state.
• The adjutants general are like the top bosses of the National Guard in each state.
• The adjutants general are the big shots who run the National Guard in each state.
• The adjutants general are the quarterbacks of the National Guard teams in each state.