Blended Workforce
When you think about your organization’s workforce, what do you see? Probably a mix of different people working in different ways. That’s no accident. The way work happens today has fundamentally changed. The traditional model of hiring full-time employees and sticking with that approach is becoming history. Welcome to the world of the blended workforce, […]
Break entitlements
Break entitlements are more than just time away from work. They are vital for supporting your team’s wellbeing, productivity, and legal compliance across the globe. As workforces become increasingly international and the pace of work accelerates, it’s crucial for HR managers to champion fair and consistent break policies that empower people to perform at their […]
Bradford Factor
Managing employee absences is a delicate balancing act for HR managers. One tool that many organizations use to monitor absenteeism is the Bradford Factor (also known as the Bradford score or Bradford index). This simple metric shines a light on how frequent, short-term absences can be more disruptive to a business than occasional longer absences. […]
Background Check
Fingerprints being taken as part of a background check process. Many employers verify candidates’ criminal records through official fingerprinting and records searches as a safety measure. What is a Background Check? A background check in the hiring world is a process to verify that a job candidate is who they claim to be and to […]
Bereavement Allowance
Bereavement allowance is a term used to describe financial support given to individuals after the death of a loved one. In the workplace context, this often refers to payments or paid leave that an employer provides to an employee who has lost a family member, to compensate for lost income during their time off. It’s […]
Basic salary
Basic Salary (Base Salary) Defined: Basic salary, also known as base salary or base pay, is the fixed amount of compensation that an employee earns in exchange for their work, before any extras or deductions come into play. In simple terms, it’s the core, guaranteed part of an employee’s pay. This base is agreed upon during hiring and […]
Back pay
Back pay is the money owed to an employee for work they’ve already performed but did not receive payment for at the correct time. In essence, it’s a “catch-up” payment. The difference between what an employee should have been paid and what they actually received. Back pay can include any type of compensation that was missed, such as unpaid regular wages, […]