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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His job is to prevent looting and destruction, but that task requires substantial human resources that are not always in sufficient supply.
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Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Dec. 2024
In particular, an increasing number of directors possess international, human resources and cybersecurity expertise.
—Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The resolution, which passed unanimously, places commendations into the human resources files of 14 city employees.
—Aaron Sullivan, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
The priorities for the new office include using generative AI for command and control, autonomous drones, intelligence, weapons testing and even for enterprise management like financial systems and human resources.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Dec. 2024
In particular, an increasing number of directors possess international, human resources and cybersecurity expertise.
—Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The resolution, which passed unanimously, places commendations into the human resources files of 14 city employees.
—Aaron Sullivan, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
The priorities for the new office include using generative AI for command and control, autonomous drones, intelligence, weapons testing and even for enterprise management like financial systems and human resources.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Human resources.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/human%20resources. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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