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HR

[eych-ahr] / ˈeɪtʃˈɑr /
NOUN
human resources
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The firm says that while nine out of 10 HR professionals expect to increase their use of generative AI, a third said "say no one currently owns AI strategy at their companies".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

"The fact that Manifold has left so soon raises genuine concerns about HR policies at BP, and the corporate culture," said Brooks, adding that the lack of stability signals "bad news" for shareholders.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

“There’s a very different system when you’re building HR and finance for Fortune 500 companies with global complexity, international rules,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Wolfe, the HR consultant, adds that recruiters and hiring managers sometimes conduct “backdoor” references.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

On her way out of the building, limping, with her cane, Andrea hopes HR won’t review her call log tonight, even though she knows hope is a dangerous thing in this profession.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera




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