Hiring

　　Process by which a company assesses qualified individuals to fill openings in the company.

　　Medical test

　　Standard test to determine whether a potential employee is fit for duty.

　　Drug test

　　Standard test to ensure that a potential is not taking illegal drugs or abusing prescribed drugs.

　　Contract/forms

　　Papers that must be signed by a new employee before employment begins. Can include employee contracts, medical forms, insurance forms, tax deduction forms, etc.

　　Orientation

　　Process to walk-through and acquaint new employees with policies,procedures, peers, subordinates, and other office staff.

　　ER/HR meeting

　　Meeting with a representative of the Employee Relations/Human Relations department for contract/form signing, orientation,discussion of general issues regarding employment.

　　Lay-off

　　Process by which a company notifies an employee that their job has eliminated or combined with existing functions due to the company facing adverse financial circumstances. A lay-off can be temporary or permanent.

　　Downsizing

　　Process whereby a company reduces its'staff and/or operations through various actions such as early retirement, compensation packages, lay-offs, attrition, and firing. Can be short-term or long-term.

　　Firing

　　Process by which an employee is dismissed for various reasons, such as below-standard work quality, not following the company rules and regulations, theft, etc.

　　Quitting

　　Process by which an employee terminates employment voluntarily.

　　Putting in notice

　　Action by which an employee voluntarily notifies the appropriate company representative that he/she is leaving/quitting.