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 list includes the head of North American manufacturing and operations, its human resources director, the head of software engineering, and the lead for Tesla’s Optimus robot program.
To stay competitive, Tesla has introduced low-interest loans and payment plans.
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Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
Of those, 115 were for special education positions, according to a presentation given to school board members by district human resources staff.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025
By freeing up human resources from repetitive tasks, these systems enable employees to focus on higher-value activities, such as creative problem solving, strategic planning and customer engagement.
—Prashanthi Kolluru, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The human resources executive accused of having an affair with her tech company’s CEO after they were captured on the kiss cam at a Coldplay concert has reportedly left her job.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 July 2025
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Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
Of those, 115 were for special education positions, according to a presentation given to school board members by district human resources staff.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025
By freeing up human resources from repetitive tasks, these systems enable employees to focus on higher-value activities, such as creative problem solving, strategic planning and customer engagement.
—Prashanthi Kolluru, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The human resources executive accused of having an affair with her tech company’s CEO after they were captured on the kiss cam at a Coldplay concert has reportedly left her job.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 July 2025
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“Human resources.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/human%20resources. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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