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Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)
Last Updated: July 10, 2025Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) is the practice of contracting specific HR or operational functions, such as payroll or customer service, to an external service provider to improve efficiency.
Business Necessity
Last Updated: July 10, 2025Business Necessity is a legal defense allowing employers to justify employment practices that may disproportionately affect protected groups if they are essential to job performance or safety.
Business Agility
Last Updated: July 10, 2025Business Agility is the ability of an organization to adapt quickly to market changes, customer needs, and internal challenges by leveraging flexible processes and empowered teams.
Burnout
Last Updated: July 10, 2025Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged workplace stress, often characterized by cynicism, reduced performance, and detachment.
Bureaucracy
Last Updated: July 10, 2025Bureaucracy in HR refers to a structured system of rules, procedures, and hierarchies within an organization, often used to ensure consistency but sometimes leading to inefficiency.
Buddy System
Last Updated: July 10, 2025A Buddy System is a workplace program where a new employee is paired with an experienced colleague to provide guidance, support, and assistance during the onboarding process.
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
Last Updated: July 10, 2025Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is a policy allowing employees to use their personal devices, such as smartphones or laptops, for work purposes, often to enhance flexibility and productivity.
Branding
Last Updated: July 10, 2025Branding in HR refers to the process of creating and promoting an organization’s image as an employer, focusing on values, culture, and reputation to attract talent.
Bradford Factor
Last Updated: July 10, 2025The Bradford Factor is a formula used to measure employee absenteeism by calculating the impact of short, frequent absences, aiming to identify patterns and manage attendance.
Boomerang Employees
Last Updated: July 10, 2025Boomerang Employees are former employees who return to work for the same organization after a period of departure, often bringing valuable experience and familiarity.
Boolean Search
Last Updated: July 10, 2025Boolean Search is a technique using operators (AND, OR, NOT) to refine searches in databases or applicant tracking systems, commonly used in recruitment to find candidates.
Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ)
Last Updated: July 10, 2025Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ) is a legal exception allowing employers to hire based on protected characteristics (e.g., sex, religion) if it is reasonably necessary for the job.
Blue Collar Employee
Last Updated: July 10, 2025A Blue Collar Employee is a worker who performs manual labor or skilled trades, often in industries like manufacturing, construction, or maintenance, typically distinguished by physical work.
Blended Workforce
Last Updated: July 10, 2025A Blended Workforce consists of a mix of full-time employees, part-time workers, contractors, and remote staff, allowing organizations to adapt to varying business needs.
Blended Learning
Last Updated: July 10, 2025Blended Learning is an educational approach that combines traditional face-to-face instruction with online learning activities, often used in employee training and development programs.
Biodata
Last Updated: July 10, 2025Biodata refers to a concise document or form that provides a summary of an individual’s personal details, education, work experience, and skills, often used in recruitment processes, particularly in certain cultural contexts.
Bereavement Leave
Last Updated: July 10, 2025Bereavement Leave is a paid or unpaid time off granted to employees to grieve and attend to matters following the death of a family member or loved one, as per company policy.
Bereavement
Last Updated: July 10, 2025Bereavement refers to the period of mourning or grief an employee experiences following the death of a loved one, often recognized by employers through support or leave policies.
Benefits Administration
Last Updated: July 10, 2025Benefits Administration is the process of managing and overseeing employee benefits programs, such as health insurance and retirement plans, ensuring compliance and effective delivery.
Benchmarking
Last Updated: July 10, 2025Benchmarking in HR is the process of comparing an organization’s HR practices, such as compensation or turnover rates, against industry standards or competitors to identify areas for improvement.
Behaviourally Anchored Rating Scale (BARS)
Last Updated: July 10, 2025Behaviourally Anchored Rating Scale (BARS) is a performance appraisal method that uses specific behavioral examples to rate an employee’s performance on a scale, linking behaviors to performance levels.
Behavioral Competency
Last Updated: July 10, 2025Behavioral Competency refers to the observable skills, knowledge, and behaviors an employee demonstrates that contribute to effective performance in their role, such as communication or teamwork.
Before-Tax Deduction
Last Updated: July 10, 2025A Before-Tax Deduction is an amount subtracted from an employee’s gross pay before federal and state income taxes are calculated, often for benefits like health insurance or retirement plans.
Base Salary
Last Updated: July 10, 2025Base Salary is the fixed, regular pay an employee receives for performing their job duties, excluding bonuses, commissions, or other variable compensation.
Bare Minimum Mondays
Last Updated: July 10, 2025Bare Minimum Mondays is a workplace trend where employees intentionally limit their effort or workload on Mondays to ease into the workweek, focusing on essential tasks only.
Background Check
Last Updated: July 10, 2025A Background Check is a process conducted by employers to verify an applicant’s or employee’s criminal history, employment records, education, and other relevant information before or during employment.
Baby Boomers
Last Updated: July 10, 2025Baby Boomers refer to the demographic cohort born between 1946 and 1964, following World War II, often characterized by significant workforce experience and nearing or in retirement age.