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Building a Clear Path Forward

Building a Clear Path Forward In the field of human resources where regulations shift, best practices evolve, and certifications require ongoing education, continuous learning isn’t optional. It’s essential. While HR…

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Exploring Alternative Recruitment Pools

If you’ve spent time hiring in the last few years, you’ve probably noticed recruiting has become tougher. Job boards are crowded, competition is fierce, and finding the right candidate can…

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How Strong HR Impacts ROI

A commercial cleaning company knew they needed to differentiate themselves in a crowded marketplace. Instead of focusing the marketing budget on customer development and client recruitment, this owner committed to…

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HR Resolutions and Americhem: A Partnership for Success

HR Resolutions and Americhem International share a partnership that highlights the importance of effective human resources management in driving business success.   Americhem, a family-owned wholesale distributor headquartered in Middletown, PA,…

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Accidental HR (SM) – Knowing the Lingo

It seems every industry, every generation; every company really, has their own way of saying things.  The Social Media mavens have tweet and hashtag and friend and connect and share.  The Techies have infrastructure, HTML, responsive, mock-up, code, clicks and e-commerce. Most businesses discuss some form of ROI and AR and AP. The lists can go on and on.

So what do you need to know about HR to “fit in”? To sound like you know what you’re talking about?

Here are some common Acronyms for the HR world; a great big Alphabet Soup of HR Buzzwords and Definitions, if you will.

Not sure what one of these mean? It’s ok, don’t be shy.  We are here to help.  Just send us an email and we’ll explain it to you so you can sound great at your next meeting!

Have a good/funny story of a time you (or you know, “a friend”) mixed up an acronym or 2? Share your story on our Facebook page.  We promise, you are not the only one to ever get these mixed up!