Personalwesen
Example: Das Personalwesen kümmert sich um die Mitarbeiterverwaltung im Unternehmen.
Definition
"Personalwesen" refers to the department or function within an organization responsible for managing employee-related matters, including recruitment, training, payroll, and employee welfare. It ensures that the workforce is effectively managed and supported to meet the company's goals.
Etymology
The word "Personalwesen" is a German compound of "Personal," meaning personnel or staff, and "Wesen," meaning entity or system. It literally translates to 'personnel system,' reflecting its role in managing human resources. Did you know that 'Wesen' can also mean 'being,' which humorously highlights the human aspect of the workforce?
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"Personalwesen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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