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Wednesday, September 8, 2010

HR TERMS - ALPHABET O

ALPHABET "O"

Observation interview - The process of observing employees while performing their respective jobs or tasks used to collect data regarding specific jobs or tasks.

Onboarding - A relatively new term, it is more far reaching than historical orientation programmes. It links new employees with team members very early in the employment process and continuing after the traditional orientation programme ends.

OSH - Occupational health and safety – the law relating to the health and safety of personnel at work.

Organizational Culture - A pattern that emerges from the interlocking system of the beliefs, values and behavioral expectations of all the members of an organization.

Organizational theories - The scientific management movement and human relations school were two early organizational theories. Both had impact on the development of human resources management.

Orientation - The introduction of employees to their jobs, co-workers, and the organization by providing them with information regarding such items as policies, procedures, company history, goals, culture, and work rules. Similar to Induction.

Outplacement - A benefit offered by the employer to displaced employees which may consist of such services as job counseling, training, and job-finding assistance.

Outsourcing - A contractual agreement between an employer and an external third party provider whereby the employer transfers responsibility and management for certain HR, benefit or training related functions or services to the external provider.

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