human resources
plural noun
1
: personnel sense 1a
hiring more human resources
2
: personnel sense 2
Human resources will contact you about your interview.
the company's human resources department
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The Tokyo-headquartered human resources and jobs company, which acquired the companies in 2012 and 2018, respectively, said the job cuts would come in its HR technology segment, according to the company's press release.
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 11 July 2025
The district anticipates selling the old building, but is uncertain what use it might ultimately be put to, according to Port Washington-Saukville School District director of finance and human resources Mel Nettesheim.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025
The human resources function has experienced significant transformation since its implementation.
—Lindsey Garito, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
After the investigation, the regional human resources manager planned to hold a staff meeting to talk with maintenance workers about race discrimination.
—Miami Herald, 7 July 2025
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 11 July 2025
The district anticipates selling the old building, but is uncertain what use it might ultimately be put to, according to Port Washington-Saukville School District director of finance and human resources Mel Nettesheim.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025
The human resources function has experienced significant transformation since its implementation.
—Lindsey Garito, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
After the investigation, the regional human resources manager planned to hold a staff meeting to talk with maintenance workers about race discrimination.
—Miami Herald, 7 July 2025
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“Human resources.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/human%20resources. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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