human resources

[hyoo-muhn ree-sawr-sis, ree-zawr-siz, yoo-muhn]

noun

1. (used with a plural verb),  people, especially the personnel employed by a given company, institution, or the like.

2. (used with a singular verb),  human resources department.

human resources

plural noun

1. 1. the workforce of an organization

   2. ( as modifier )

      human-resources management

      human-resources officer

2. 1. the office or department in an organization that interviews, appoints, or keeps records of employees

   2. ( as modifier )

      a human-resources consultancy

3. the contribution to an employing organization which its workforce could provide in effort, skills, knowledge, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of human resources¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Eschenbach says engagement with federal agencies remained high, pointing to its work to bring the Energy Department’s core human resources systems into its platform in the quarter.

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Workday dropped 5.5% after the human resources software provider reported third-quarter revenue that was in line with expectations, failing to reassure investors who were worried about weakening demand.

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Workday dropped 5.5% after the human resources software provider reported third-quarter revenue that was in line with expectations, failing to reassure investors who were worried about weakening demand.

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Workday dropped 5.5% after the human resources software provider reported third-quarter revenue that was in line with expectations, failing to reassure investors who were worried about weakening demand.

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The last witness before the court went into recess until Dec. 1 was human resources expert Ramona Powell, who testified that the Angels did not follow their own policies in evaluating and responding to Kay’s behavior.

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