In the Humanforce workforce management system, a blackout refers to a restriction that blocks certain scheduling actions—such as submitting time-off requests or changing shifts—during a defined period. Blackout periods are commonly used to maintain staffing levels during peak business times, holiday seasons, or critical operational windows.
In Workday, the status “No Longer Under Consideration” indicates that a candidate is no longer being evaluated for a specific job opening. The designation helps recruiters track the progression of applicants and communicate decisions internally.
Prorated vacation refers to the calculation of vacation time based on the proportion of time an employee has worked during a specified period. This method ensures that employees receive vacation benefits fairly when starting or leaving a job mid-year or under part-time arrangements.
In the context of Workday, ‘screen’ typically refers to the process of reviewing candidates during the recruitment phase. It involves evaluating applications to determine if a candidate meets the minimum qualifications for a role.
The “employees supervised” field on a job application asks candidates to indicate how many people they directly manage. It helps employers gauge leadership experience, scope of responsibility, and suitability for supervisory roles.
This terminology typically refers to a specific configuration in background screening software where the reporting of both felonies and misdemeanors has been deactivated. It indicates that the resulting report will not display these types of criminal convictions based on the current search parameters.
Liberal leave is a workplace policy that grants employees broad discretion in taking time off, often without a fixed number of days or strict approval processes. It is designed to increase flexibility and trust between employers and staff, though its implementation varies widely.
The status ‘Talent Acquisition Review In Progress’ within the Kaiser Permanente application portal indicates that a recruiter or hiring manager is currently evaluating a candidate’s credentials. It signifies that the application has passed initial automated filters and is under human consideration.
In employment screening, the status eligible indicates that a candidate has passed the background verification process. This designation suggests no disqualifying information was found relative to the position’s requirements. It is a standard term used by human resources and screening vendors.
Dismissal without leave refers to the termination of an employee’s contract by an employer due to the employee’s unauthorized absence from work. It is a form of disciplinary dismissal that typically occurs when an employee fails to attend work without prior approval or valid justification, leading to breach of the employment contract.