HR Glossary

A freelancer is an independent specialist who provides services to various clients without being tied to one employer on the basis of a permanent employment contract. It is a person who performs tasks on their own account, organizes their work independently and is responsible for the timely execution of orders. The term freelancer refers to people representing many different industries, and freelancing itself is an increasingly popular model of earning money in the modern labor market.

The first impression often affects how we perceive others - both in everyday relationships and in the professional environment. One positive trait is enough to attribute further advantages to someone, even if we do not have grounds for such an assessment. It is the halo effect that can affect the assessment of competences, behaviors and personality, as well as the decisions made during recruitment.

Saving for retirement does not have to be based solely on independent contributions. Employee Pension Schemes (PPE) allow you to accumulate additional funds with the financial support of your employer. So how does PPE work, who can join it and on what terms can you withdraw the accumulated money?

How to find the right employee if the best specialists are not actively looking for a new job? Just publishing a job advertisement is not always enough, especially in industries where competition for talent is high. That is why companies are increasingly using sourcing, which allows them to reach specialists regardless of whether they are currently looking for a new job.

Do you run a company that needs reliable IT systems and professional technical support, but you do not plan to expand your own IT department? The solution may be to work with an external supplier who takes over certain responsibilities related to infrastructure maintenance and maintenance. This is what the MSP model is based on.

Cooperation with employment agencies, freelancers and other service providers requires efficient coordination of many processes. Controlling costs, deadlines and billing can be especially difficult when a company uses the services of many partners at the same time. A helpful solution is VMS, which allows you to manage cooperation with suppliers in one place. How does such a system work and what benefits can it bring to the organization?

Is it possible to take a break from work for a few months without giving up your job? A longer vacation can help you regain motivation, take care of your mental health and look at your career from a new perspective. Sabbath leave provides such an opportunity. What is it, who is entitled to it and can you use it in Poland?

Managing HR records and employee data can take HR departments a lot of time. That's why companies are increasingly using tools that automate daily tasks and streamline HR processes. One of them is HRIS. How does it work and how does it benefit the organization?

A party in a café, a DJ playing electronic music and a dance floor full of people – all this before noon. No alcohol, no nighttime sleep breaks and a morning hangover. This is what coffee rave looks like, a new trend that is changing the way we spend our mornings and meet friends. More and more people are choosing this way to start the day, combining morning coffee, dancing and meeting new people.