evaluating

Definition

The methodical process of assessing performance, value, or quality by examining evidence and determining numerical or qualitative outcomes. HR's favorite pastime: turning subjective opinions into seemingly objective metrics.

Example Usage

During the performance review season, managers spent weeks evaluating employee contributions against company KPIs.

Source: Common HR terminology

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resume

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When there's little difference between the pay of new hires and experienced employees, or between different job levels. The phenomenon that makes loyal employees realize they should have job-hopped years ago.

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