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    "id": "v-human-resources",
    "name": "Human Resources",
    "url": "/tree/human-resources",
    "source": "",
    "description": "An umbrella term for people practices covering the employee lifecycle, from entering an organization to leaving it.\r\n\r\nSource - https://www.cipd.org/en/the-people-profession/careers/roles/hr/",
    "children": [
        {
            "id": "company-policies",
            "name": "Company Policies",
            "order": 1,
            "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-company-policies",
            "children": [
                {
                    "id": "grievance-policy",
                    "name": "Grievance Policy",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-grievance-policy",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "A procedure for employees to raise formal workplace concerns and for employers to respond fairly."
                },
                {
                    "id": "equality-inclusion-policy",
                    "name": "Equality & Inclusion Policy",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-equality-inclusion-policy",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "A policy promoting fair treatment, non-discrimination, diversity and inclusion in employment."
                },
                {
                    "id": "flexible-working-policy",
                    "name": "Flexible Working Policy",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-flexible-working-policy",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "A policy explaining how flexible working arrangements and requests are handled."
                },
                {
                    "id": "absence-policy",
                    "name": "Absence Policy",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-absence-policy",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "A policy explaining how different types of employee absence are reported and managed."
                },
                {
                    "id": "disciplinary-policy",
                    "name": "Disciplinary Policy",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-disciplinary-policy",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "A procedure for handling employee conduct or workplace issues through a fair disciplinary process."
                }
            ],
            "data": {
                "type": "concept",
                "active": false,
                "depth": 2
            },
            "description": "Organizational rules and procedures that guide workplace practices, conduct, and decision-making.\r\n\r\nSource - https://www.acas.org.uk/about-us/acas-consultations/code-of-practice-disciplinary-grievance-2026/draft-code"
        },
        {
            "id": "compensation-and-payroll",
            "name": "Compensation and Payroll",
            "order": 2,
            "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-compensation-and-payroll",
            "children": [
                {
                    "id": "variable-pay",
                    "name": "Variable Pay",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-variable-pay",
                    "children": [
                        {
                            "id": "bonus",
                            "name": "Bonus",
                            "order": 1,
                            "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-bonus",
                            "children": [],
                            "data": {
                                "type": "concept",
                                "active": false,
                                "depth": 2
                            },
                            "description": "Bonuses as a form of variable pay."
                        },
                        {
                            "id": "sales-commission",
                            "name": "Sales Commission",
                            "order": 1,
                            "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-sales-commission",
                            "children": [],
                            "data": {
                                "type": "concept",
                                "active": false,
                                "depth": 2
                            },
                            "description": "Sales commission as a common individual variable-pay scheme."
                        }
                    ],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 3
                    },
                    "description": "Non-guaranteed pay such as bonuses, incentives and overtime payments."
                },
                {
                    "id": "pay-structures",
                    "name": "Pay Structures",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-pay-structures",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "Grades, levels or bands used to organize jobs and provide a framework for pay progression."
                },
                {
                    "id": "payroll-administration",
                    "name": "Payroll Administration",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-payroll-administration",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "Processes for recording pay, calculating deductions, paying employees and reporting payroll information."
                },
                {
                    "id": "base-pay",
                    "name": "Base Pay",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-base-pay",
                    "children": [
                        {
                            "id": "salary",
                            "name": "Salary",
                            "order": 1,
                            "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-salary",
                            "children": [
                                {
                                    "id": "employment-contracts",
                                    "name": "Employment Contracts",
                                    "order": 1,
                                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-employment-contracts",
                                    "children": [
                                        {
                                            "id": "fixed-term-employment-contract",
                                            "name": "Fixed-Term Employment Contract",
                                            "order": null,
                                            "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-fixed-term-employment-contract",
                                            "children": [],
                                            "data": {
                                                "type": "concept",
                                                "depth": 4
                                            }
                                        },
                                        {
                                            "id": "permanent-employment-contract",
                                            "name": "Permanent Employment Contract",
                                            "order": null,
                                            "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-permanent-employment-contract",
                                            "children": [],
                                            "data": {
                                                "type": "concept",
                                                "depth": 4
                                            }
                                        }
                                    ],
                                    "data": {
                                        "type": "concept",
                                        "active": false,
                                        "depth": 5
                                    },
                                    "description": "Legally binding agreements between employers and workers establishing the terms of employment."
                                },
                                {
                                    "id": "hourly-wage",
                                    "name": "Hourly Wage",
                                    "order": 1,
                                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-hourly-wage",
                                    "children": [],
                                    "data": {
                                        "type": "concept",
                                        "active": false,
                                        "depth": 3
                                    },
                                    "description": "Another common form of fixed/base pay, especially where pay is based on hours worked."
                                }
                            ],
                            "data": {
                                "type": "concept",
                                "active": false,
                                "depth": 4
                            },
                            "description": "Salary is a form of fixed/base pay."
                        }
                    ],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 3
                    },
                    "description": "Guaranteed cash wages or salary paid for contracted work."
                }
            ],
            "data": {
                "type": "concept",
                "active": false,
                "depth": 2
            },
            "description": "Practices concerned with employee pay, reward, payroll administration, and the processing of payments.\r\n\r\nSource - https://www.cipd.org/uk/knowledge/factsheets/reward-factsheet/"
        },
        {
            "id": "employee-benefits",
            "name": "Employee Benefits",
            "order": 3,
            "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-employee-benefits",
            "children": [
                {
                    "id": "health-and-wellbeing-benefits",
                    "name": "Health and Wellbeing Benefits",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-health-and-wellbeing-benefits",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "Benefits intended to support employees' physical, mental or general wellbeing."
                },
                {
                    "id": "pension-and-requirement-benefits",
                    "name": "Pension and Requirement Benefits",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-pension-and-requirement-benefits",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "Employer-provided pension and related benefits intended to support employees in retirement."
                },
                {
                    "id": "paid-leave",
                    "name": "Paid Leave",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-paid-leave",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "Paid time away from work provided as part of an employee's benefits package."
                },
                {
                    "id": "flexible-benefits",
                    "name": "Flexible Benefits",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-flexible-benefits",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "Benefit schemes allowing employees to vary their benefits package to meet individual needs."
                }
            ],
            "data": {
                "type": "concept",
                "active": false,
                "depth": 2
            },
            "description": "Non-wage provisions offered to employees as part of an organization's wider reward package.\r\n\r\nSource - https://www.cipd.org/en/knowledge/factsheets/benefits-factsheet/"
        },
        {
            "id": "human-resource-administration",
            "name": "Human Resource Administration",
            "order": 4,
            "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-human-resource-administration",
            "children": [
                {
                    "id": "leave-administration",
                    "name": "Leave Administration",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-leave-administration",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "Processes for recording, approving and managing employee leave and holiday entitlements."
                },
                {
                    "id": "absence-management",
                    "name": "Absence Management",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-absence-management",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "Processes for managing employee absence and supporting workers when they return to work."
                },
                {
                    "id": "hr-information-systems",
                    "name": "HR Information Systems",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-hr-information-systems",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "Technology systems used to manage HR processes and provide access to employee and people data."
                }
            ],
            "data": {
                "type": "concept",
                "active": false,
                "depth": 2
            },
            "description": "Administrative activities that support HR operations and employment processes throughout the employee lifecycle.\r\n\r\nSource - https://www.cipd.org/en/the-people-profession/careers/roles/hr/"
        },
        {
            "id": "human-resources-files",
            "name": "Human Resources Files",
            "order": 5,
            "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-human-resources-files",
            "children": [
                {
                    "id": "personnel-files",
                    "name": "Personnel Files",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-personnel-files",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "Records maintained about individual employees and their employment."
                },
                {
                    "id": "sickness-and-injury-records",
                    "name": "Sickness and Injury Records",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-sickness-and-injury-records",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "Records concerning employee sickness, injury and related employment information."
                },
                {
                    "id": "training-records",
                    "name": "Training Records",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-training-records",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "Records documenting training and development undertaken by employees."
                },
                {
                    "id": "performance-review-records",
                    "name": "Performance Review Records",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-performance-review-records",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "Records documenting employee appraisals and performance reviews."
                },
                {
                    "id": "payroll-records",
                    "name": "Payroll Records",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-payroll-records",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "Records containing information about employee pay and payroll processing."
                }
            ],
            "data": {
                "type": "concept",
                "active": false,
                "depth": 2
            },
            "description": "Records containing employment-related information about workers and HR activities.\r\n\r\nSource - https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/uk-gdpr-guidance-and-resources/employment/"
        },
        {
            "id": "human-resources-roles",
            "name": "Human Resources Roles",
            "order": 6,
            "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-human-resources-roles",
            "children": [
                {
                    "id": "employee-relations-specialist",
                    "name": "Employee Relations Specialist",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-employee-relations-specialist",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "A specialist who manages workplace relationships, employee issues and employment-law matters."
                },
                {
                    "id": "reward-specialist",
                    "name": "Reward Specialist",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-reward-specialist",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "A specialist responsible for developing and managing employee pay and benefits approaches."
                },
                {
                    "id": "hr-generalist",
                    "name": "HR Generalist",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-hr-generalist",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "A people professional working across a broad range of HR activities according to organizational needs."
                },
                {
                    "id": "hr-business-partner",
                    "name": "HR Business Partner",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-hr-business-partner",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "A people professional who works with business leaders to identify and address people priorities."
                },
                {
                    "id": "resourcing-specialist",
                    "name": "Resourcing Specialist",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-resourcing-specialist",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "A specialist who plans and manages approaches for attracting, sourcing and assessing candidates."
                },
                {
                    "id": "learning-development-specialist",
                    "name": "Learning & Development Specialist",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-learning-development-specialist",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "A specialist who identifies capability needs and designs learning interventions for employees."
                }
            ],
            "data": {
                "type": "concept",
                "active": false,
                "depth": 2
            },
            "description": "Generalist and specialist positions responsible for carrying out different areas of HR and people practice.\r\n\r\nSource - https://www.cipd.org/en/the-people-profession/careers/roles/"
        },
        {
            "id": "recruitment-hiring-and-termination",
            "name": "Recruitment, Hiring, and Termination",
            "order": 7,
            "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-recruitment-hiring-and-termination",
            "children": [
                {
                    "id": "recruitment",
                    "name": "Recruitment",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-recruitment",
                    "children": [
                        {
                            "id": "external-recruitment",
                            "name": "External Recruitment",
                            "order": null,
                            "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-external-recruitment",
                            "children": [],
                            "data": {
                                "type": "concept",
                                "depth": 2
                            }
                        },
                        {
                            "id": "internal-recruitment",
                            "name": "Internal Recruitment",
                            "order": null,
                            "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-internal-recruitment",
                            "children": [],
                            "data": {
                                "type": "concept",
                                "depth": 2
                            }
                        }
                    ],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 3
                    },
                    "description": "Activities used to define staffing needs, attract applicants, manage applications, and move toward appointment.\r\n\r\nSource - https://www.cipd.org/en/knowledge/factsheets/recruitment-factsheet/"
                },
                {
                    "id": "selection",
                    "name": "Candidate Selection",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-selection",
                    "children": [
                        {
                            "id": "candidate-screening",
                            "name": "Candidate Screening",
                            "order": 1,
                            "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-candidate-screening",
                            "children": [],
                            "data": {
                                "type": "concept",
                                "active": false,
                                "depth": 2
                            },
                            "description": "The initial review of applicants against basic job requirements before more detailed assessment.\r\n\r\nSource - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/"
                        },
                        {
                            "id": "employment-interview",
                            "name": "Employment Interview",
                            "order": 1,
                            "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-employment-interview",
                            "children": [],
                            "data": {
                                "type": "concept",
                                "active": false,
                                "depth": 2
                            },
                            "description": "A selection method in which candidates are questioned to assess their experience, capabilities, and suitability for a role.\r\n\r\nSource - https://www.cipd.org/uk/knowledge/factsheets/selection-factsheet/"
                        }
                    ],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 3
                    },
                    "description": "The process of evaluating applicants to determine who is most suitable to receive a job offer.\r\n\r\nSource - https://www.cipd.org/uk/knowledge/factsheets/selection-factsheet/"
                },
                {
                    "id": "hiring",
                    "name": "Hiring",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-hiring",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "The process of deciding whom to employ, making a job offer, and establishing the employment relationship.\r\n\r\nSource - https://www.acas.org.uk/recruitment/offering-someone-a-job"
                },
                {
                    "id": "onboarding",
                    "name": "Onboarding",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-onboarding",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "The process of welcoming and integrating a new employee and helping them understand their role and organization.\r\n\r\nSource - https://www.cipd.org/uk/knowledge/guides/employee-induction/"
                },
                {
                    "id": "termination",
                    "name": "Employee Termination",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-termination",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "The ending of an employment relationship through processes such as resignation, dismissal, redundancy, or retirement.\r\n\r\nSource - https://www.acas.org.uk/starting-and-ending-employment"
                }
            ],
            "data": {
                "type": "concept",
                "active": false,
                "depth": 2
            },
            "description": "HR activities concerned with bringing people into employment, appointing them, and managing their exit from the organization.\r\n\r\nSource - https://www.wandinc.com/taxonomies/wand-human-resources-taxonomy"
        },
        {
            "id": "training-and-career-development",
            "name": "Training and Career Development",
            "order": 8,
            "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-training-and-career-development",
            "children": [
                {
                    "id": "employee-training",
                    "name": "Employee Training",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-employee-training",
                    "children": [
                        {
                            "id": "on-the-job-training",
                            "name": "On-the-Job Training",
                            "order": null,
                            "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-on-the-job-training",
                            "children": [],
                            "data": {
                                "type": "concept",
                                "depth": 2
                            }
                        },
                        {
                            "id": "e-learning",
                            "name": "E-Learning",
                            "order": null,
                            "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-e-learning",
                            "children": [],
                            "data": {
                                "type": "concept",
                                "depth": 2
                            }
                        }
                    ],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 3
                    },
                    "description": "Workplace learning intended to build employees' skills, knowledge and capability."
                },
                {
                    "id": "coaching",
                    "name": "Coaching",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-coaching",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "One-to-one development focused on improving work performance and specific skills or goals."
                },
                {
                    "id": "mentoring",
                    "name": "Mentoring",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-mentoring",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "A developmental relationship in which a more experienced person supports another person's learning and development."
                },
                {
                    "id": "career-development",
                    "name": "Career Development",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-career-development",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "Activities and opportunities that support employees' skills growth and career progression."
                },
                {
                    "id": "succession-planning",
                    "name": "Succession Planning",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-succession-planning",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "Identifying and developing talent to fill future leadership and business-critical positions."
                }
            ],
            "data": {
                "type": "concept",
                "active": false,
                "depth": 2
            },
            "description": "Activities that develop employee knowledge, skills, capabilities, and opportunities for progression.\r\n\r\nSource - https://www.cipd.org/en/knowledge/factsheets/strategy-development-factsheet/"
        },
        {
            "id": "work-arrangements",
            "name": "Work Arrangements",
            "order": 9,
            "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-work-arrangements",
            "children": [
                {
                    "id": "remote-working",
                    "name": "Remote Working",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-remote-working",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "Working from somewhere other than the employee's usual workplace."
                },
                {
                    "id": "hybrid-working",
                    "name": "Hybrid Working",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-hybrid-working",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "An arrangement combining remote work with work at the employee's usual workplace."
                },
                {
                    "id": "part-time-work",
                    "name": "Part-time Work",
                    "order": 1,
                    "url": "/tree/human-resources#c-part-time-work",
                    "children": [],
                    "data": {
                        "type": "concept",
                        "active": false,
                        "depth": 1
                    },
                    "description": "A work arrangement in which someone works fewer hours than a comparable full-time worker."
                }
            ],
            "data": {
                "type": "concept",
                "active": false,
                "depth": 2
            },
            "description": "Ways in which work is organized in terms of where, when, and how many hours people work.\r\n\r\nSource - https://www.cipd.org/uk/knowledge/factsheets/flexible-working-factsheet/"
        }
    ],
    "data": {
        "type": "vocab"
    }
}