Human Resources Vocabulary

noun a judgment or evaluation of the worth, quality, or importance of something

adjective relating to the act of appraising or evaluating

• The company conducted a thorough performance appraisal for all employees.
• I just had my annual appraisal at work, and it went pretty well.
• I aced my performance appraisal - looks like I'm getting that raise!
• Her appraisal of the situation was spot-on, showing great insight and understanding.

noun the act of enrolling or signing up for a cause, organization, or military service

• The enlistment process for the military requires passing a series of physical and mental tests.
• My cousin just completed his enlistment paperwork for the army.
• I heard Sarah is thinking about doing an enlistment with the Navy.
• His enlistment in the conservation movement was marked by a dedication to protecting the environment.

noun In this context, 'fact finding' refers to the process of gathering information or evidence to establish the truth of a situation or claim

• The fact finding mission was conducted by a team of experts to gather evidence.
• We're going on a fact finding trip to learn more about the issue.
• Let's do some fact finding before we make any decisions.
• Sometimes fact finding can lead to unexpected discoveries.

noun a book giving information such as facts on a particular subject or instructions for operating a device or machine

• The company provides a detailed handbook outlining all policies and procedures for employees.
• Make sure to check the handbook for all the rules before starting your new job.
• I found this cool handbook that has all the insider tips and tricks for acing the interview.
• The handbook of life doesn't come with an instruction manual, we have to figure it out as we go.

adjective describing a quality or characteristic of a manager or management

• The managerial team is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the company.
• The boss and the managerial staff are meeting to discuss the upcoming project.
• The higher-ups are always talking about the managerial decisions being made.
• His managerial skills are like a well-oiled machine, keeping everything running smoothly.

noun refers to individuals or human beings

adjective describing word that modifies a noun, such as 'many persons'

• The company is committed to providing equal opportunities for all persons regardless of their background.
• Hey, did you see that persons from the marketing team are organizing a team building event?
• Those persons are always up to something, you never know what they're planning next.
• In the grand scheme of things, we are all just small, insignificant persons in the universe.

verb to show a movie or television program on a screen

adjective having a screen or screens

• All visitors must be screened before entering the building.
• They screened everyone at the door before letting them in.
• They screened us before we could get into the party.
• The committee screened all the applicants before selecting the final candidate.

noun a sum of money paid to an employee upon termination of employment

• The company provided a generous severance package to the laid-off employees.
• After getting fired, he received a nice severance payment.
• I heard she got a fat severance check when she got let go.
• The severance of ties between the two business partners was inevitable.

adjective Superannuated is an adjective that means outdated or obsolete, typically referring to a person who is retired or past the age of usefulness.

• The company decided to replace the superannuated equipment with newer models.
• They finally got rid of the old superannuated stuff in the office.
• I can't believe they were still using that superannuated technology.
• Her superannuated way of thinking was holding her back from progress.

verb the action of carrying out or accomplishing something

• The committee is currently actioning the recommendations put forth in the report.
• I'll start actioning the tasks on my to-do list right away.
• Let's get actioning on this project and knock it out!
• By actioning your goals, you are taking steps towards achieving success.