personnel
noun
HR, MANAGEMENT uk/ˌpɜːsənˈel/ us [ plural ]
the people who are employed by a company or organization:
skilled/qualified/trained personnel Knowing how to handle difficult situations requires qualified personnel.
The company may consider taking out insurance against the loss of key personnel.
marketing/sales/technical personnel The sales personnel in a sales force evolves constantly.
military/security personnel
He has made personnel changes in the investment banking and bond areas.
[ U ]
the department of a company or organization that deals with employees when they join or leave, when they need training, when they have problems, etc.:
Her personnel file showed excellent performance.
the personnel department/division Few companies give their personnel department the same status as their finance department.
the personnel chief/manager/office As personnel manager of a large company, I have regular meetings with our union.
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