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Overtime
Last Updated: July 11, 2025Overtime is the time worked beyond the standard 40-hour workweek, for which non-exempt employees must be paid at least 1.5 times their regular rate under the FLSA.
Outsourcing
Last Updated: July 11, 2025Outsourcing is the practice of contracting specific HR functions, such as payroll or recruitment, to external vendors to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Outplacement
Last Updated: July 11, 2025Outplacement is a service provided by employers to assist departing employees with job search support, resume help, and career counseling after a layoff or termination.
OSHA Form 301
Last Updated: July 11, 2025OSHA Form 301 is a detailed incident report form used to document specific details of each work-related injury or illness recorded on the OSHA Form 300.
OSHA Form 300
Last Updated: July 11, 2025OSHA Form 300 is a log employers use to record work-related injuries and illnesses, required for workplaces with 10+ employees, submitted annually to track safety data.
Organizational Development (OD)
Last Updated: July 11, 2025Organizational Development (OD) is a planned effort to improve an organization’s effectiveness and health through interventions in culture, processes, and structure.
Org Chart
Last Updated: July 11, 2025An Org Chart is a visual representation of an organization’s structure, showing hierarchies, roles, and reporting relationships among employees and departments.
Operating Budget
Last Updated: July 11, 2025An Operating Budget is a financial plan outlining an organization’s expected income and expenses for daily operations, including HR costs like salaries and training.
Open Door Policy
Last Updated: July 11, 2025An Open Door Policy is a workplace practice encouraging employees to raise concerns or ideas directly with management or HR without fear of retaliation, promoting transparency.
Onboarding
Last Updated: July 11, 2025Onboarding is the process of integrating new employees into an organization, including orientation, training, and cultural assimilation, to ensure a successful start.
On-the-Job Training
Last Updated: July 11, 2025On-the-Job Training (OJT) is a hands-on learning method where employees acquire skills by performing tasks under supervision, typically during regular work hours.
On-call Pay
Last Updated: July 11, 2025On-call Pay is compensation provided to employees for being available to work outside regular hours, often a flat rate or hourly stipend, depending on company policy.
Offboarding
Last Updated: July 11, 2025Offboarding is the process of managing an employee’s departure, including return of company property, final pay, and exit interviews, to ensure a smooth transition.
Occupational Stress
Last Updated: July 11, 2025Occupational Stress is the physical and emotional strain resulting from workplace conditions, such as high workload or poor management, impacting employee health and productivity.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Last Updated: July 11, 2025The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a U.S. federal agency responsible for ensuring safe and healthy working conditions by setting and enforcing workplace safety standards.