Chapter 24
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Chapter 26
100
co-worker
Any person you work with, including your manager
100
job review
An assessment of an employee by an employer
100
severance
a sum of money often given to employees who are terminated under certain circumstances; usually based on length of employment
200
work ethics
The values and ways of behaving
200
seniority
The number of years working in a company in relation to other employees
200
obsolete
no longer in use
300
teamwork
consensus
300
performance standard
A guideline that describes an acceptable level of achievement for one part of a job
300
unemployment compensation
money an employee collects from the state government while he or she is out of work
400
discrimination
unfair treatment because of one's race, skin color, religion, age, or disability
400
probation
a trial period
400
self-actualization
a state of development that is reached when a person achieved his or her goals
500
sexual harasssment
Any unwelcome or inappropriate sexual behavior
500
entry-level job
A job that is appropriate for someone who has had little experience
500
outplacement
a professional group that helps terminated employees cope with job loss and find new jobs