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HR

[eych-ahr] / ˈeɪtʃˈɑr /
NOUN
human resources
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The company said it hoped its approach would allow it to seize a large slice of the business-operations software market that goes well beyond HR.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 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

“In terms of core HR and finance, I don’t see any of the model companies wanting to go into that space,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Complaining to HR that “so-and-so earns more than me” felt inappropriate, but a $15,000 gap seems huge.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

As he talks, he makes a show of shifting his eyes to one of the handful of pre-party attendees, a pregnant woman named Kat who oversees HR for Burning Man.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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