Funny But True
This common workplace occurrence is notorious for starting late, lasting too long, and could have easily been handled in a quick message.
Meeting
This federal law requires covered employers to provide employees with job-protected, unpaid leave for qualified family and medical reasons
FMLA
This classic 90s sitcom about six friends living in New York City features Monica, Chandler, Joey, Phoebe, Rachel, and Ross
Friends
This is the name of the formal process of locating, identifying, and encouraging potential applicants to apply for an open job
Recruiting
Workplace programs supporting mental health and personal well-being
EAP
This casual phrase is used when a coworker or supervisor suddenly drops by your desk or calls to chat "just to see how things are going.
checking in or touching base
This federal agency is responsible for enforcing laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee
EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission)
The Coupling, Casa Amor, The Viewer Vote
Love Island
This critical metric tracks the average number of days that pass from when a job opening is approved to when a candidate accepts the offer letter.
Time-to-fill or time-to-fill
Frameworks promoting fair treatment for all people
DEI
This is the most common digital channel where professional announcements are sent, though 40% of employees admit to skim-reading them
emails
This is the federal minimum age requirement for most non-agricultural jobs in the United States
16
This artist performed his catalog over the summer using a 101-piece live orchestra. But if you missed it, there's still time...
Another word for an Introductory letter that is sometimes sent to explain why a candidate is interested in a job and what impact they can make
Cover Letter
Software used to manage job applications and hiring
ATS
If a project team or folks in a meeting wants to discuss a topic later outside of the current meeting, they might say they are putting topics in this place
The parking lot
This is the formal term for treating an employee unfairly or unfavorably because of their race, gender, age, or religion
This country music Icon wrote a song talking about working "9 to 5"
Dolly Parton
This targeted program incentivizes current workforce members with cash or sometimes a bonus to recommend candidates from their personal networks.
Employee Referral Program
A formal step to help struggling workers meet job goals
PIP
This is the single most dangerous food item to warm up in the office microwave if you want to keep your coworkers happy
Fish or Seafood
NC Minimum wage
$7.25
This internet TikTok star took over social media with her viral advice to always look "very mindful and very_______"
Demure
This popular four-letter acronym stands for a structured method candidates use to answer behavioral questions
Star Method - Situation, Task, Action, and Result
A permanent layoff of employees due to business needs
RIF