human relations
noun
plural in form but usually singular in construction
1
: a study of human problems arising from organizational and interpersonal relations (as in industry)
2
: a course, study, or program designed to develop better interpersonal and intergroup adjustments
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From escaping regressive tax models to de-commodifying the arts to rethinking human relations after first contact with intelligent alien life, the contributors envision what is needed to conjure this future.
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These basic skills are becoming more prevalent and accessible in the job market, according to Bridget Wong, head of human relations at Accenture Singapore.
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Done well, words of praise can be a soothing balm for human relations at home and at work.
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Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
These basic skills are becoming more prevalent and accessible in the job market, according to Bridget Wong, head of human relations at Accenture Singapore.
—Dylan Butts
shreya Ghosal, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Done well, words of praise can be a soothing balm for human relations at home and at work.
—Big Think, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for human relations
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“Human relations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/human%20relations. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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