The department that turned firing into a growth opportunity.
Corporate euphemism for a mistake, failure, or catastrophe that nobody wants to take responsibility for. When your manager says "this is a learning opportunity," what they mean is "someone messed up badly but we're going to frame it positively in the incident report."
The reverse Uno card of labor disputes where management barricades the door and tells workers they're not welcome until they accept company terms. Unlike a strike where workers walk out, here the boss literally locks them out—turning the workplace into an exclusive club where employees suddenly aren't on the guest list. It's the industrial relations equivalent of changing the locks on your roommate.
Acronym standing for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender—a community identifier that's spawned more variations than a software version numbering system (LGBTQIA+, etc.). In HR contexts, it's shorthand for diversity initiatives and employee resource groups. Originally four letters, now expandable to reflect the full spectrum of human identity.
Formal programs, training, and educational opportunities provided to employees to build skills and advance careers. Often abbreviated as L&D, it ranges from useful technical training to mandatory workshops everyone sleeps through.
The minimum income needed to meet basic needs in a given location, which is invariably higher than minimum wage and what entry-level positions actually pay. It's aspirational economics that HR mentions in diversity reports but rarely implements.
A job change to a position at the same organizational level, typically for skill development or career pivoting. A promotion in learning opportunities only, with identical compensation.
A one-time payment rather than a permanent salary increase, letting companies reward employees without committing to higher ongoing costs. It's like getting a bonus disguised as a raise—exciting today, forgotten tomorrow.
A one-time merit payment instead of a permanent salary increase, keeping base pay lower while rewarding performance. A bonus disguised as a raise, benefiting only the employer's future budget.
The department responsible for making employees smarter, usually with outdated online courses they completed at 1 AM on their last day of the quarter.
An approach to career advancement where women actively pursue leadership despite systemic obstacles. Made famous by Sheryl Sandberg and also somewhat controversial.
Corporate-speak for 'we're getting rid of you through no fault of your own'—basically mass terminations triggered by budget cuts or business downturns, not performance issues. The nicer-sounding cousin of getting fired.