human relations

American  

noun

(usually used with a singular verb)

1. the study of group behavior for the purpose of improving interpersonal relationships, as among employees.

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Etymology

Origin of human relations

First recorded in 1915–20

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human relations

The human relations software provider posted fourth-quarter earnings and revenue that matched analysts’ estimates but its fiscal-year revenue outlook was shy of expectations.

From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026

In 2023, Los Angeles County announced, it recorded far more examples than in any year since the county’s commission on human relations began tracking these hate crimes more than 40 years ago.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 31, 2024

Many professionals in the service sector work in teams which include both humans and artificial intelligence systems, which sets new expectations on interactions, human relations, and leadership.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 21, 2023

Danovich uncovers uncomfortable truths about the treatment of chickens in the U.S., illustrating how human relations with chickens can be mutually beneficial or mutually devastating — more often the latter.

From Salon ● May 10, 2023

When appointed to a council committee to look into the proposal during the summer, one councilman refused, angrily protesting, “The council knows the need for a human relations commission, and it has failed to act...”

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson