A–Z: HR Glossary - For UK Businesses
HR is full of jargon and if you’re not an HR professional, it can feel like a different language. From “TUPE” to “constructive dismissal” to “probationary period,” the terms can be confusing, and misunderstanding them can lead to costly mistakes.
That’s why I created this A–Z HR Glossary: a clear, simple guide to the most common HR terms and employment law phrases every UK business owner, manager, or HR professional should know.
What’s inside?
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📖 A complete A–Z list of HR and employment law terms explained in plain English
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⚖️ Includes both legal definitions and practical explanations so you understand what they mean for your business
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🛠️ Covers key topics like recruitment, contracts, pay, policies, performance, leave, equality, dismissal, and more
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👩💼 Written specifically for UK employment law and workplace culture
Why you’ll love it
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Clarity at your fingertips – no more Googling HR jargon during a meeting
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Save time – a quick-reference guide you and your managers can rely on
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Build confidence – understand HR terms so you can make better decisions for your people and your business
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Perfect training tool – use it to upskill new managers or non-HR staff who need to understand HR basics
Who it’s for
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UK small business owners and entrepreneurs
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Managers who want to handle people issues with confidence
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HR professionals who want a handy reference guide
With this A–Z HR Glossary, you’ll never be caught out by HR jargon again — you’ll understand exactly what’s being said and what it means for your business.
