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22 September 2023

Understanding Marriage Leave: Eligibility, Duration, and Application Process

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Understanding Marriage Leave: Eligibility, Duration, and Application Process

Marriage leave is a type of leave guaranteed by Labor Law No. 4857. It is one of the leave types granted to employees who need time off due to marriage and is referred to as "excuse leave" in the law. During this leave, the employee is entitled to paid time off after the marriage ceremony.

16 May 2023

What is HR Software? What to Consider When Choosing HR Software?

Posted in Work Life, Technology

What is HR Software? What to Consider When Choosing HR Software?

Human Resources software is a digital solution developed to manage and optimize an organization's daily human resources processes and overall HR goals. HR software makes it possible for HR employees and managers to use their time and resources more productively and to focus on their goals for the future.

06 March 2023

Union Compensation, Its Scope and Reemployment Lawsuit

Posted in Work Life

Union Compensation, Its Scope and Reemployment Lawsuit

Trade union freedom of employees is regulated in the Constitution, in the Labor Law and in the Law on Trade Unions and Collective Labour Agreements (In Turkish). Trade union assurance prohibits the assertion of any conditions relating to union membership or non-membership in a particular trade union in the recruitment and dismissal of employees. Besides, it also mandates employers treat union and non-union members equally during the employment period.. For this reason, the employer shall not be able to rely on trade union reasons for the employees both when they are hired and employed or in the termination of their employment contract. The employer's violation of this obligation gives rise to certain legal rights for the employee.

12 September 2023

What is OKR (Objectives and Key Results) and How is It Used in HR Processes?

Posted in Work Life

What is OKR (Objectives and Key Results) and How is It Used in HR Processes?

What is OKR?

In the fast-paced and ever-changing world of business, organizations are always on the lookout for ways to enhance their performance and achieve their strategic objectives. One recent framework that has gained considerable attention is OKR, short for Objectives and Key Results. OKR is a goal-setting methodology widely adopted by companies in various sectors, including Human Resources (HR).

19 June 2023

2023 Public Holidays and Working Hours Calculation in Türkiye

Posted in Work Life

2023 Public Holidays and Working Hours Calculation in Türkiye

In Türkiye, public holidays and their duration are clearly stated in the Law No. 2429 on National Holidays and General Holidays. In 2023, public holidays and their duration are given in the table below:

30 January 2023

What is Innovation?

Posted in Work Life, Technology

What is Innovation?

Innovation can be defined as a creative thought or solution. This concept refers to changes and improvements that aim to make a product or service better. For example, a new method can be developed to increase the performance of a product or service, and this development is called innovation.

The Importance of Innovation

Innovation is a very important concept for an organization. Through innovation, organizations can generate creative ideas and turn them into reality. In this way, they can gain a competitive advantage and expand their market shares. In addition, through innovation, organizations can continually improve themselves and become open to new ideas. This helps them to be more efficient and effective as an organization.

Companies have various options to increase their competitive strength. They can strive for price leadership or follow a differentiation strategy. In both cases, innovation is crucial.

19 September 2023

Obligation to Register to the Data Controllers Registry Information System (Verbis)

Posted in KVKK - GDPR

Obligation to Register to the Data Controllers Registry Information System (Verbis)

Data controllers are required to register with the Data Controllers Registry Information System ("VERBIS") within the scope of the Law Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 ("Law") and the Regulation on the Registry of Data Controllers ("Regulation"). It is stated in the article 16 of the Law, "Natural or legal persons who process personal data shall register with the Data Controllers' Registry prior to the start of data processing." However, the procedures and principles regarding the obligation to register with VERBIS are determined by the Regulation.

16 March 2023

İŞKUR (Employment Agency) On-the-Job Training Program and Wages

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İŞKUR (Employment Agency) On-the-Job Training Program and Wages

What is On-the-Job Training Program?

İŞKUR (Employment Agency) on-the-job training program aims to reduce unemployment, to reinforce the professional knowledge of the unemployed candidates registered on İŞKUR, to learn and develop by experiencing the work and production processes. With the on-the-job training program, employers can have the opportunity to review the performances of the candidates for a certain period of time to employ qualified workforce, and they also have the opportunity to save on the cost of searching for new employees.

What are the Benefits of the On-the-Job Training Program?

With the İŞKUR (Employment Agency) on-the-job training program, employers can save as much as the cost of a minimum wage by including the candidates they want to hire after meeting the necessary conditions. Based on that, employers can have the opportunity to see the candidates while working in the field, and they will have the opportunity to train them according to their own corporate culture and needs. If the program ends positively, they will also be able to benefit from SSI incentives for the new employees.

You can contact us for detailed information about incentives.

25 January 2023

What is ChatGPT? How is it Used in Human Resources Processes?

Posted in Work Life, Technology

What is ChatGPT? How is it Used in Human Resources Processes?

As technology advances, the methods used for conducting human resource processes are evolving. Organizations are turning to artificial intelligence more and more for tasks such as recruitment, employee development, performance evaluation, compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, and relevant regulations. The large language model ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, has the potential to significantly impact human resource processes. Let's briefly talk about the meaning of this widely discussed technology in recent times, which has captured everyone's attention worldwide, and how it can play a role in both personal growth and organizational growth.

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