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Domestic Violence Leave

As of 1 April 2019, employees who are affected by domestic violence can request paid domestic violence leave and make a request for a short-term flexible working arrangement. The new law entitles employees affected by domestic violence to up to 10 days of paid domestic violence leave per year.

EAP

An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) can be defined as a work-based intervention aimed at the early identification and/or resolution of both work and personal problems that may adversely affect (job) performance.

Emotional Intelligence

Describes the mental ability an individual possess enabling him/her to be sensitive and understanding to the emotions of others as well as being able to manage their own emotions and impulses.

Employee Engagement

It refers to the extent of employees’ feelings of involvement and attachment to their jobs, work, work groups, and the organisation as a whole.

Employee Experience

Employee experience is an employee’s observations and perceptions over their course of their employment at a particular company or organization.

Employee Retention

Organisational policies and practices designed to meet the diverse needs of employees, and create an environment that encourages employees to remain employed.

Equity Theory

Based on the notion that people are motivated by a desire for fairness, that is, to be treated fairly and will compare their own efforts and the rewards of others in the organisation with a view to judging the fairness of their treatment.

Ergonomics

The measurement of physical characteristics of the human body and the development of equipment to fit them, so that strain on the body is reduced.

Exit Interview

An interview between a member of staff of the organisation that an employee is leaving to ascertain the reasons for the employee leaving the organisation. Should not be carried out by employee’s immediate superior. Used for possible changes.

Fixed Term Employment

An employee and an employer may agree that the employment of the employee will end at the close of a specified date or period or on the occurrence of a specified event or at the conclusion of a specified project. See Section 56 of the Employment Relations Act 2000.

Freedom of Association

The right to belong to a union. As protected by the Human Rights Act 1993.

Functional Job Analysis

The preparation required for the construction of a job description. It is necessary to collect data on the job to be advertised.