The department that turned firing into a growth opportunity.
Corporate euphemism for layoffs, distinguished by its clinical efficiency and HR's sincere belief that a better acronym makes job loss less traumatic.
The departure of high-performing, valuable employees—the type of turnover that actually hurts the organization. The kind of exit that makes managers say things like 'But we're the good guys!'
When management approves decisions that have already been made by people above them, creating the illusion of consultation and hierarchy. Basically theater with signatures.
A chart defining who is Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed for each task—HR's favorite way to assign blame while diffusing responsibility across four people.
The art of convincing talented people that your company is better than it actually is, using promises of growth, culture, and work-life balance that may or may not materialize. The corporate equivalent of dating, except with background checks and non-disclosure agreements.
Legal limitation preventing employees from competing with the employer after leaving, though courts evaluate whether the restriction is actually necessary.