The Gabler Compact Dictionary of Personnel provides a concise and comprehensive explanation of all important terms related to human resources, personnel management, personnel policy, and labor and social law in over 1,000 entries. You can find information on both theoretical insights and practical experiences, with a strong emphasis on practical application in this dictionary. Thus, the Gabler Compact Dictionary of Personnel is an ideal reference work for executives and employees in corporate human resources, for supervisors responsible for staff, for students and educators dealing with personnel topics, and for anyone interested in current HR issues. The third edition has been completely revised in all legal matters. The authors: Prof. Dr. jur. Ulrich Büdenbender holds the chair.