HR, Hiring and Leave Terms Explained

Two weeks’ notice is telling your employer you’ll leave in two weeks. Learn whether it’s required, what to expect and a simple resignation template.

Offboarding is the process of handling an employee’s exit: paperwork, final pay, knowledge handoff and access removal. See the steps and a checklist.

PTO accrual is how you earn paid time off gradually, such as a few hours each pay period. Learn the common accrual methods, how to calculate yours and what caps mean.

A gig worker earns money through short-term tasks or projects, often through apps. Learn common examples, how taxes work and what rights gig workers have.

An employee retention strategy is a plan to keep good employees from leaving. See what it includes, 10 practical examples and how to measure retention.

Insubordination at work is deliberately refusing a reasonable, lawful order from a manager or showing serious disrespect. See examples, consequences and exceptions.

Onboarding is the process of getting a new hire set up, trained and productive. See the typical steps, a 90-day timeline and a practical checklist.

SHRM stands for the Society for Human Resource Management, a large professional association for HR. Learn what SHRM does and what SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP mean.

Imposter syndrome at work is the feeling that you’re not as capable as others think and will be “found out.” See common signs and practical ways to manage it.

A W-2 employee is a worker whose employer withholds taxes from each paycheck and reports wages on Form W-2. Learn how taxes, benefits and protections work.