Are you struggling to understand all of the HR abbreviations in English?
Many HR pros have the same struggle
Abbreviations are short forms of a word or phrase that are commonly used to simplify communication
A few examples are:
FTE, EEO, PTO, LOA, PIP and the list goes on
However, there are so many abbreviations that they can be hard to remember and hard to understand
Instead of simplifying communication, abbreviations may leave the listener confused because they do not know what the abbreviation means
To add to the confusion, abbreviations may not clearly translate from one language to another
Instead of adding to the confusion, try this simple strategy to ensure that your listener clearly understands what you are talking about if you choose to use abbreviations
And trust me, your listener's will thank you later for making things super clear! 😉
When using abbreviations in both speaking and writing, be sure to say the abbreviation then say what it stands for.
Here are a few examples:
❌Our employees are entitled to 14 days PTO each year.
✅ Our employees are entitled to 14 days PTO (Paid Time Off) each year.
❌Our HR policy emphasizes the importance of EEO compliance.
✅ Our HR policy emphasizes the important of EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) compliance.
By simply adding what the abbreviation stands for clears up any doubt and removes confusion
💡 A bonus tip is if someone is using an abbreviation that you are not familiar with just ask, "What does [abbreviation] stand for?"
There you go!
Try this strategy this next time you’re using abbreviations in your next meeting or presentation!
Let me know in the comments:
What is a common abbreviation that you hear or use?
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