Records
A collection of data elements or fields pertaining to the same entity (i.e. an employee, job, location, etc.). For example, each employee has a record that contains only his/her information (e.g. name, address, date of birth, etc.) in the record.
Records Management
The administration of records and documented information for the entirety of its lifecycle, which includes creation, maintenance, use, storage, retrieval and disposal.
Records Retention Schedule
A policy that depicts how long data items must be kept, as well as the disposal guidelines for these data items.
Recovery
Specific procedures used to recover the correct state of the database if an error occurs in the hardware or software.
Recruitment Management System
A multi-component software tool designed to automate and facilitate the processes involved in finding, attracting, assessing, interviewing and hiring new personnel. Also known as an e-recruitment or online recruitment system.
Regression Testing
(System Testing) The process of testing a set of system processes or components when a new change has been made to the system to make sure that the change did not introduce any errors to other parts of the system. (Statistics) An attempt to determine the strength of the relationship between one dependent variable and a series of other independent variables.
Relational Database
A collective set of multiple data sets organized by tables, records and columns. RDBs establish a well-defined relationship between database tables. Tables communicate and share information, which facilitates data searchability, organization and reporting.The most popular type of database used to store data for Human Resource applications. It conforms to a relational model that includes the use of data elements as common keys to enable table joins.
Relational Database Management Systems
A program that lets you create, update, and administer a relational database. Most commercial RDBMS's use the Structured Query Language (SQL) to access the database.
Release Management
A process intended to control the development, testing, deployment and support of software and hardware releases, ensuring that changes to the software or hardware do not negatively impact existing programs and services.
Renewable Energy
Energy generated from natural sources that are continuously replenished, such as solar, wind, hydro, or geothermal energy.
