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Resignation

Meaning in human resources, with examples

/ˌrezɪɡˈneɪʃən/nounCore term

In human resources, resignation means: The act of telling your employer officially that you are leaving your job, or the letter in which you do this.

In Turkish: istifa, istifa dilekçesi

How it is used

You hand in or submit your resignation, and the employer accepts it. A resignation letter states your last working day. HR then confirms the notice period and starts the leaving process. The verb is resign.

Example sentences

  1. We received two resignations from the sales team this month.

  2. Please send your resignation in writing so we can confirm your last day.

Common collocations

  • hand in your resignation
  • resignation letter
  • accept a resignation
  • voluntary resignation
  • notice periodThe amount of time an employee or employer must give between announcing that a job will end and the last day of work.
  • hand in your noticeTo tell your employer formally, usually in writing, that you are going to leave your job, which starts your notice period.
  • exit interviewA conversation or survey with an employee who is leaving, to find out why they are going and what the company could do better.
  • offboardingThe process of managing an employee's departure, including final pay, returning equipment, removing system access and handing over work.

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