Human resources
Example: Human resources manages employees and supports organizational workforce operations
Definition
"Human resources" refers to the department or function within an organization responsible for managing employees, including recruitment, training, benefits, compliance, and overall workforce development to support organizational goals and operational efficiency.
Etymology
The term "human resources" originates from the mid-20th century, combining 'human,' relating to people, and 'resources,' meaning assets or materials. It reflects the concept of employees as valuable assets or resources to an organization, emphasizing their importance in achieving business success.
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"Human resources" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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