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Configurability

Configurability refers to the ability of a system or product to be customized or tailored to meet specific needs and adjust to changing requirements.

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Confirmation Letter

A confirmation letter is a formal HR letter stating that an employee has passed probation and is now confirmed in a permanent role.

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Conflict Management

Conflict Management is a process of addressing and resolving disputes, using techniques like active listening, empathy, identification of common goals, brainstorming and negotiation.

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Conflict of Interest

Conflict of Interest refers to a situation where an individual or organization’s personal, financial, or other interests may compromise their ability to make objective decisions.

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Conformity Bias

Conformity bias is a type of bias that occurs when individuals conform to the beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors of others, often without fully thinking through or evaluating those beliefs.

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Construct Validity

Construct Validity is the extent to which a measure or test accurately reflects the concept or construct it is intended to measure.

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Constructive Discharge

Constructive Discharge refers to a situation where an employee is forced to quit their job due to the employer’s intentional and severe actions, creating unbearable working conditions.

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Consultant

Consultants are experts who provide advice, guidance, and expertise to organizations to help them improve their performance, operations, or achieve specific goals, they work independently or as part of a consulting firm and have diverse areas of expertise.

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Contingency Approach

Contingency Approach is a management strategy that adapts decision-making and problem-solving based on the specific context of a situation, allowing for flexibility, problem-solving and improved organizational performance.

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Contingency Recruitment

Contingency recruitment is an agency hiring model where the employer pays a fee only when it hires a candidate the agency put forward.

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Contingent Worker

A contingent worker is an individual hired on a non-permanent basis, typically for a specific project or assignment, rather than an ongoing role with a company.

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Contract Recruiter

A Contract Recruiter is a professional hired temporarily or per project to help a company find and hire new employees.

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Contract of Service

A contract of service is a legal agreement between an employer and employee outlining the terms and conditions of the employment relationship.

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Contrast effect

Contrast-effect is a psychological phenomenon in which the perception of one thing is influenced by the comparison with another thing.

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Conversion Rate

A conversion rate is a metric that expresses the percentage of visitors who take a desired action on a website or landing page.

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Corporate Personhood

Corporate Personhood is the legal concept that recognizes corporations as separate legal entities with rights similar to natural persons.

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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a company’s voluntary actions to improve social and environmental well-being, beyond legal obligations.

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Cost Per Hire

Cost per hire is total recruiting cost divided by hires. See SHRM/ANSI formula, 2026 $4,700 benchmark, hidden vacancy cost, and reduction playbook.

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Cost Per Impression

CPM measures ad cost per 1,000 impressions. See formula, CPM vs CPC vs CPA, recruitment marketing benchmarks, LinkedIn / Indeed rates, and viewability.

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Cost to Company (CTC)

CTC is total annual employer spend per employee. See CTC vs gross vs net salary, India structure (Basic, HRA, EPF), and offer-letter navigation.

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Cost-Benefit Analysis

Cost-benefit analysis weighs project costs against benefits. See NPV / BCR / IRR formulas, HR investment ROI examples, and step-by-step framework.

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Cross-Functional Team

Cross-functional teams are groups of individuals from different functional areas that work together to achieve a common goal, bringing diverse perspectives, skills, and resources.

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Cross-Training Employees

Cross-training is the process of training employees to perform multiple tasks and functions, improving organizational efficiency, employee engagement, adaptability and continuity.

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Curriculum Vitae

A Curriculum Vitae (CV) is a comprehensive document that lists a person’s educational and professional qualifications, often used for academic or research positions.

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