La función
Example: La función principal del departamento es gestionar el talento humano.
Definition
"La función" in human resources refers to the primary role or duty assigned to a department or individual, such as managing human talent or overseeing employee relations. It indicates the specific purpose or activity carried out within an organization.
Etymology
The term "la función" comes from the Latin word 'functio,' meaning performance or execution. In Spanish, it evolved to denote the role or duty someone or something performs. Did you know? The word also shares roots with 'function' in English, highlighting its long-standing connection to roles and tasks.
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"La función" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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