What are human resources?

The division of a company that is focused on activities relating to employees. These activities ...

	Monday, February 23, 2015 human resources   Term of the Day human resources The division of a company that is focused on activities relating to employees. These activities normally include recruiting and hiring of new employees, orientation and training of current employees, employee benefits, and retention. Formerly called personnel. Learn more about this term Usage Example Make sure your human resources and legal departments are well equipped to handle these issues should they arise.   Featured Article How to Recruit and Engage the Gen Y Workforce As Baby Boomers begin to retire in increasing numbers, even more emphasis is being placed on the Gen Y workforce. What can you do to recruit, manage, and ... Read this article   Voice Your Opinion What was your first job?   Take us with you! Download the BusinessDictionary app today.
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