The different stages that an employee goes through during their time with an organization, from the initial recruitment and hiring process to the end of their employment. This includes onboarding, training and development, performance management, career growth, and exit processes.

Example
An employee is hired by a company and goes through an onboarding process to get acquainted with the company culture and expectations. They then receive training and development opportunities, receive regular performance evaluations, and may be promoted or offered new roles within the company before eventually leaving the organization.