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360-Degree Feedback

A performance review method in which an employee receives anonymous assessments…

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Career Ladder

A structured sequence of jobs, ranks, or grades within a profession through…

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Executive Coaching

A confidential, goal-oriented professional development relationship in which a…

Exit Interview

A structured conversation with a departing employee to capture feedback on…

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Headhunter

A recruiter who identifies and approaches candidates—often passive ones already…

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Outplacement Services

Employer-funded career transition support provided to laid-off employees,…

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Performance Appraisal

A structured evaluation of an employee's work output, competencies, and…

Performance Improvement Plan

A formal, time-bound document used by employers to outline specific performance…

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Severance Package

Compensation and benefits an employer provides to a departing employee,…

Succession Planning

The deliberate process of identifying, developing, and preparing successors for…

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Talent Acquisition

The strategic, long-term process of identifying, attracting, evaluating, and…

Training Needs Assessment

A structured diagnostic process that identifies gaps between current and…

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Workplace Harassment Policy

An employer's written rules defining prohibited harassment, reporting channels,…