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HIRING FIRING [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Recruiting of Personnel
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hiring and firing 1, record 1, English, hiring%20and%20firing
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Recrutement du personnel
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- débauche-embauche
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9bauche%2Dembauche
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pratique des entreprises qui consiste à ajuster les effectifs en licenciant et en recrutant en fonction de la conjoncture. 1, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9bauche%2Dembauche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme publié au Journal officiel du 12 mai 2000. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9bauche%2Dembauche
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-08-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Education (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Association of Professors of Bishop’s University
1, record 2, English, Association%20of%20Professors%20of%20Bishop%26rsquo%3Bs%20University
correct, Quebec
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- APBU 2, record 2, English, APBU
correct, Quebec
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The goals of the association are : to promote the interests and the welfare of all of its members and to uphold their dignity in the workplace; to represent its members in employer-employee relations, and, in particular, to bargain collectively on their behalf, including, but not limited to, negotiating policies and working conditions on matters such as hiring, firing, salaries, fringe benefits, pensions, promotion, tenure, leaves, grievances, and the uniformity and consistency of job classifications; to promote the professional development and career advancement of all of its members, and, in particular, to advocate for a working environment free from discrimination and harassment; to protect academic freedom and freedom of expression; and to promote education, research, and creative and other activities within the University; to seek the fullest representation of all of its members in the operation of the University, to provide a means of communication among them, and to communicate on their behalf with other members of the University community and relevant groups external to the University, as appropriate; and to provide a democratic form of government within the Association which allows equal voice to all voting members. 3, record 2, English, - Association%20of%20Professors%20of%20Bishop%26rsquo%3Bs%20University
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Association des Professeur(e)s de Bishop's University
1, record 2, French, Association%20des%20Professeur%28e%29s%20de%20Bishop%27s%20University
feminine noun, Quebec
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- APBU 1, record 2, French, APBU
feminine noun, Quebec
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Association des Professeures de Bishop's University
- Association des Professeurs de Bishop's University
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-02-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Labour and Employment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- flexicurity
1, record 3, English, flexicurity
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- flexsecurity 2, record 3, English, flexsecurity
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The European Commission... describes flexicurity as an optimal balance between labour market flexibility and security for employees against labour market risks... The flexicurity model... is a combination of easy hiring and firing(flexibility for employers) and high benefits for the unemployed(security for the employees). 3, record 3, English, - flexicurity
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
flexicurity; flexsecurity: terms published in the Journal officiel by the Commission générale de terminologie et de néologie of the Government of France. 4, record 3, English, - flexicurity
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Travail et emploi
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- flexisécurité
1, record 3, French, flexis%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- flexicurité 2, record 3, French, flexicurit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
- flexsécurité 3, record 3, French, flexs%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Politique économique et sociale visant à conjuguer la flexibilité de l'emploi et un niveau élevé de protection des salariés. 4, record 3, French, - flexis%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
flexisécurité : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel par la Commission générale de terminologie et de néologie du gouvernement de la France. 5, record 3, French, - flexis%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-11-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
- National History
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- spoils system
1, record 4, English, spoils%20system
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The practice of hiring and firing federal workers when presidential administrations changed in the 19th century. 1, record 4, English, - spoils%20system
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
- Histoires nationales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- système des dépouilles
1, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20des%20d%C3%A9pouilles
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système des dépouilles repose sur le principe selon lequel un nouveau gouvernement doit pouvoir compter sur la loyauté partisane des fonctionnaires, et donc remplacer ceux qui sont en place par des fidèles. 1, record 4, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20des%20d%C3%A9pouilles
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est mis en place aux États-Unis sous la présidence d'Andrew Jackson qui, après son élection, remplace la quasi totalité de l’administration. 1, record 4, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20des%20d%C3%A9pouilles
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-11-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Films
- Protection of Life
- Labour and Employment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Taking Control of Workplace Violence
1, record 5, English, Taking%20Control%20of%20Workplace%20Violence
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Workplace violence is the leading cause of workplace death for women and second only to vehicle accidents for men. Use this program to show your managers and supervisors how to spot potential violence situations before they explode. This program shows managers how to recognize and deal with threats and threatening behaviors; illustrates warning signs that often prelude violence; identifies internal and external resources that can help resolve and prevent conflicts; examines methods of hiring and firing that help lower the risk of violence; and explores ways to respond to emergency situations safely and effectively. 1, record 5, English, - Taking%20Control%20of%20Workplace%20Violence
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de films
- Sécurité des personnes
- Travail et emploi
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Taking Control of Workplace Violence
1, record 5, French, Taking%20Control%20of%20Workplace%20Violence
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bande vidéo sur la violence en milieu de travail réalisée par BNA Communications Inc. 1, record 5, French, - Taking%20Control%20of%20Workplace%20Violence
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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