English for Special Purposes

Human Resources English

A human-resources English curriculum for hiring, onboarding, performance feedback, employee relations, investigations, benefits, compensation, policy explanation, workplace conflict, and dignity-preserving directness.

8 modules
32 field terms
Interactive practice

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Instructor Guide Participant Workbook Dialogue Lab Jargon Guide

Web Practice Lab

Practice the decisions, not only the vocabulary

Use the activities below to rehearse how a professional in this field clarifies risk, pushes back, and turns pressure into a concrete next step.

Module Focus

Scenario Coach

Respond under pressure

Your professional response

Jargon Flashcard

Pushback Builder

Build a four-step response

Evidence or fact Risk or consequence Decision or next step

Dialogue Coach

Model line

Language notes

Progress

Practice checklist

I used at least two field terms accurately. I named the evidence or policy boundary. I gave a concrete next step. I avoided overpromising.

0 of 4 complete

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Module map

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Recruiting, Screening, and Candidate Experience

Discuss hiring criteria and fairness without vague culture-fit language.

job requirement, structured interview, bias, candidate experience

Onboarding and Role Clarity

Explain expectations, support, and early performance signals.

role clarity, onboarding, manager check-in, success measure

Performance Feedback and Documentation

Give direct feedback that is specific, fair, and useful.

performance gap, documentation, expectation, support plan

Employee Relations and Investigations

Handle complaints with neutrality, confidentiality, and procedural care.

employee relations, harassment, retaliation, confidentiality

Compensation, Benefits, and Equity

Explain pay and benefits decisions without making unauthorized promises.

pay band, job level, equity review, benefits

Policy Communication and Compliance

Explain policies in plain English while preserving flexibility where allowed.

policy, accommodation, precedent, compliance

Conflict Mediation and Manager Coaching

Coach managers to address conflict early and respectfully.

mediation, behavioral example, operating agreement, accountability

Restructuring and Sensitive Communication

Use careful language for layoffs, reorganizations, and role changes.

restructuring, position elimination, severance, talking points

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