Glossary

Hiring and talent-related terms used in the Toolkit.

A - I

• Candidate Communications: Interaction between the hiring organization and job applicants throughout the hiring process

• Career Landing Pages: Web pages dedicated to providing information about career opportunities within an organization

• Culture and Engagement: Strategies to foster a positive organizational culture and engage employees in their work

• Gap Analysis: the process of assessing the current skill sets among individuals, job families, or teams against the desired future skill sets

• Hiring Process: Specific phases or actions related to hiring

• Inclusive Practices: Approaches to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion within the hiring process and workplace culture

J - R

• Job Announcements: Public notifications of job vacancies, including descriptions and application instructions

• Job Boards: Online platforms where employers post job openings and job seekers apply for positions

• Learning and Development (L&D): Organizational activities aimed at enhancing employees' skills and knowledge

• Onboarding: The process of integrating new employees into an organization, including orientation and training

• Position Descriptions: Detailed outlines of job responsibilities, required qualifications, and expectations

S - Z

• Talent Acquisition: The process of finding and acquiring skilled human labor for organizational needs

• Total Compensation: The complete pay package for employees, including salary, benefits, bonuses, and other incentives

• Working with HR: Collaborating with Human Resources to manage employee-related processes and policies