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human resources

[hyoo-muhn ree-sawr-sis, ree-zawr-siz, yoo-muhn] / ˈhju mən ˈri sɔr sɪs, ˈri zɔr sɪz, ˈju mən /
NOUN
employment recruiting and management
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Lovable’s platform can be used to develop tools for a range of business functions, including managing human resources, sales and finance departments.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

He had hoped to become a political or policy analyst after graduation, but fierce competition in the entry-level job market has forced him to broaden his search to areas like human resources.

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

Multiple media outlets are reporting that the move is connected to a complaint filed to UNC’s human resources department.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

It says this will be delivered through plans, among other things, to automate 20% of the MoD's human resources and finance departments by 2028 and by cutting spending on consultants.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

Her father had, finally, found a job, as the deputy director of human resources in one of the new banks.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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