personnel

/ˌpɜrsəˈnɛl/
noun
  1. The people who work for an organization, company, or military force.
    • The company is hiring new personnel for the customer service team.
    • Military personnel are trained to respond quickly in emergencies.
    • All personnel must attend the safety training session.
  2. The department within an organization that deals with hiring, training, and employee matters (also called human resources).
    • She works in personnel and handles new employee orientation.
    • The personnel office sent out a memo about the new benefits plan.
    • You should submit your leave request to personnel.
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