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human resources (HR)
Updated on 04/19/2018
the individuals and groups whose
knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics
enable an organization to achieve its objectives.
the department of an organization concerned with recruiting, training, and appraising employees and with any issues relating to their welfare. Also called
personnel
.
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