REDEFINING CAREER MANAGEMENT IN THE MODERN WORKFORCE: IMPLICATIONS FOR HR

Career management in organizations involves the design and implementation of a process that enables the planning and management of careers in a way that meets the needs of both the organizations and individuals’ preferences and capacities. In other words, career management is also expressed as the support provided by the organization to help individuals achieve their career plans. The concept of career began to be considered as a whole only in the 1970s, and despite systematic research in this field starting after that period, there are still shortcomings in establishing a comprehensive framework for career theory.

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ENHANCING CAREER COUNSELING: QUANTITATIVE ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR HR PROFESSIONALS

Career counseling plays a crucial role in supporting individuals in their career development by providing guidance and assistance in various aspects of career planning and decision-making. Within the field of career counseling, the utilization of quantitative assessment tools has gained significant importance. These tools enable HR professionals to objectively assess and evaluate individuals’ skills, interests, personality traits, and values, providing valuable insights for effective career counseling interventions.

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TURKISH SEVERANCE PAY SYSTEM – AT GLANCE

The severance pay is referred to as the payment made upon the termination of the employment contract based on the seniority of the employee within the framework of the reasons specified in the Turkish Labor Law. There are quite different discussions with respect to the qualifications of the severance pay and its definition in the […]

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DEFINING RESILIENCE: “BOUNCE BACK”

  Resilience, as an ambiguous, complex term, within its contested definitions, there is no straight definition of resilience exists in the literature. Many operational definitions indeed echo similar thought as resilience varies based on the definition of adversity and the outcome. Resilience operates at individual, group and organizational levels and mainly incorporates the idea of […]

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Employment Incentives in Turkey

Employment incentives in Turkey serve as vital government supports provided to employers under specific conditions. These incentives are aimed at encouraging employers to hire more employees, expand their workforce, and promote the employment of workers from targeted groups. By alleviating financial burdens and facilitating business operations, these incentives contribute to the overall growth and development […]

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MANDATORY MEDIATION IN LABOR DISPUTES

Law no 7036 on “Labor Courts” (LLC) aiming to regulate the establishment of Labor Courts, their duties, authorities and trial procedures, was published in Official Gazette and entered into force on October 25, 2017.

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NEW TURQUOISE CARD OF TURKEY

This post was published in Hurriyet Daily News on March 27, 2017 In line with Articles 11 and 25 of Law No. 6735 on International Labor Force, rules and procedures on the newly established Turquoise Card System was announced in the new Turquoise Card Regulation on  March 14, 2017 in the Official Gazette, numbered 30007 (hereinafter the […]

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AUTO – ENROLLMENT INTO STATE SUBSIDIZED INDIVIDUAL PENSION SYSTEM

Law no 6740 on “Amending the Law on Individual Pension Saving and Investment System”[1] entered into force on 01/01/2017. Law no 6470 added “additional article 2” to the existing Law no 4632 on the” Law on Individual Pension Savings and Investment System”[2], which introduced compulsory automatic enrollment of employees in a retirement scheme by employers. […]

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INTERNATIONAL LABOR FORCE LAW – KEY POINTS

On Aug. 13, 2016, Law No. 6735 on the International Labor Force was published in the Official Gazette numbered 29800 by outlawing the existing Law No. 4817 on Work Permits of Foreigners. Following points are the main features highlighted in the new law on the International Labor Force. 1. Scope of Law Article 2: In addition […]

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NEW LAW ON INTERNATIONAL LABOR FORCE

On Aug. 13, 2016, Law No. 6735 on the International Labor Force was published in the Official Gazette. The law makes important changes to the work permit system in Turkey and outlaws the existing Law No. 4817 on Work Permits of Foreigners.

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WORKING HOURS AND OVERTIME IN TURKEY

Under Turkish Law, Working Hours and Overtime Work is mainly defined and explained by the respective articles of following Turkish Legislation. Turkish Labor Law (Law no. 4857)[1] The Working Time Regulation in relation to the Labor Law[2] (Working Time Regulation) Regulation on overtime and extra hours pursuant to the Labor Law[3] (Overtime Regulation) Under article 3 […]

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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

The obligations outlined in the Law on Occupational Health and Safety issued on June 30, 2012 and numbered 6331 have come into effect as of January 1, 2013 for all companies with more than 50 employees.

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SEVERANCE PAY (2023)

For the period between January 1, 2023 and June 30, 2023, the severance pay upper limit has been determined as 17,904.62 TL.

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STATUTORY LEAVES

Under Turkish Labor Law (Law no. 4857) there is a variety of leaves provided to the employees. Availability of the leaves and their length is determined in the different articles of the Turkish Labor Law as follows. Annual Leave In Turkey, all employees are entitled to have a paid annual leave with the condition of […]

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SOCIAL SECURITY COVERAGE OF FOREIGN EMPLOYEES

Social security system of Turkey is governed by Social Insurance and Universal Health Insurance Law (Law no. 5510, Enactment 16.06.2006), bilateral and multinational social security agreements to which Turkey is party. Under Turkish legislation, in regard to social security coverage of the foreign employees, so called “The Law of the place of work principle” (Lex […]

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