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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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The human resources employee in her 50s found the pontiff "extraordinary" during Saturday's prayer vigil with 500,000 mostly young people, seeing a "very positive message of joy".

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Founded in 2016, Factorial developed a platform for human resources, finance and tech teams, initially banking on a model known as software-as-a-service for which companies charge clients who subscribe to a platform or other service.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Aside from more jobs in areas such as construction, gardening, human resources and science, "benefits" would include "improved bus links, cycling routes, flood resilience, and biodiverse landscaping".

From BBC • May 19, 2026

“We need to mobilize more human resources, because we cannot prepare for winter with just a few dozen enthusiasts.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

When I say run a company, I mean keeping track of inventory, staying in touch with customers, recruiting, project management, product development, scheduling, budgeting, and human resources.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman




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