Business, Management, Human Resources Dictionary: B
Find business, management and human resources terminology - the terms that begin with B.
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Baby Boomers
Baby Boomers is the name given to the generation of Americans who were born in a "baby boom" following World War II. Baby Boomers were born between 1944 and 1964.
Baby Boomers is the name given to the generation of Americans who were born in a "baby boom" following World War II. Baby Boomers were born between 1944 and 1964.
Background Checking or Background Investigation
Definitions of background checking or background investigation for the human resources glossary of human resources related terms.
Definitions of background checking or background investigation for the human resources glossary of human resources related terms.
Behavioral Interview
A behavioral interview attempts to determine if you have the behavioral characteristics that have been selected as necessary for success in a particular job. Behavioral interviews ask the candidate to pinpoint specific instances in which a specific behavior was exhibited in the past. In the best behaviorally-based interviews, the candidate is unaware of the behavior the interviewer is verifying.
A behavioral interview attempts to determine if you have the behavioral characteristics that have been selected as necessary for success in a particular job. Behavioral interviews ask the candidate to pinpoint specific instances in which a specific behavior was exhibited in the past. In the best behaviorally-based interviews, the candidate is unaware of the behavior the interviewer is verifying.
Benefits
Benefits are a form of compensation paid by employers to employees over and above the amount of pay specified as a base salary or hourly rate of pay. Benefits are a portion of a total compensation package for employees. A comprehensive, common set of benefits includes the following components.
Benefits are a form of compensation paid by employers to employees over and above the amount of pay specified as a base salary or hourly rate of pay. Benefits are a portion of a total compensation package for employees. A comprehensive, common set of benefits includes the following components.
Benefits - Comprehensive List
Employers provide a package of additions to the base salary to employees. These benefits can include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, a severance package, tuition assistance, and more. On average, organizations spend 41 cents for benefits for every dollar of payroll. That’s 29 percent of the total employee compensation package.
Employers provide a package of additions to the base salary to employees. These benefits can include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, a severance package, tuition assistance, and more. On average, organizations spend 41 cents for benefits for every dollar of payroll. That’s 29 percent of the total employee compensation package.
Bereavement Policy: Definition for the Human Resources Glossary
Definition of bereavement policy for the human resources glossary of human resources related terms.
Definition of bereavement policy for the human resources glossary of human resources related terms.
Bonus Pay
A bonus is compensation over and above the amount of pay specified as a base salary or hourly rate of pay. The base amount of compensation is specified in the employee offer letter, in the employee personnel file, or in a contract. A bonus can be distributed randomly as the company can afford to pay a bonus, or the amount of the bonus can be specified by contract.
A bonus is compensation over and above the amount of pay specified as a base salary or hourly rate of pay. The base amount of compensation is specified in the employee offer letter, in the employee personnel file, or in a contract. A bonus can be distributed randomly as the company can afford to pay a bonus, or the amount of the bonus can be specified by contract.
Broadbanding: Definition for the Human Resources Glossary
Definition of broadbanding for the human resources glossary of human resources related terms.
Definition of broadbanding for the human resources glossary of human resources related terms.
Business Casual Dress Code
The Company's objective, in establishing a business casual dress code, is to enable employees to project a professional, business-like image while experiencing the advantages of more casual and relaxed clothing. Business casual dress is the standard for this dress code which is described in detail in the Business Casual Dress Code policy.
The Company's objective, in establishing a business casual dress code, is to enable employees to project a professional, business-like image while experiencing the advantages of more casual and relaxed clothing. Business casual dress is the standard for this dress code which is described in detail in the Business Casual Dress Code policy.
Buyout
Buyouts are a common method for reducing the number and cost of employees. In a buyout, the employer offers some employees or all employees the opportunity to receive a large severance package in return for leaving their employment.
Buyouts are a common method for reducing the number and cost of employees. In a buyout, the employer offers some employees or all employees the opportunity to receive a large severance package in return for leaving their employment.