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human resources
This term functions as a collective noun and is almost exclusively used in the plural form. When referring to the corporate department, it is treated as a singular entity in American English (e.g., "Human Resources is hiring") but can be treated as plural in British English. It is rarely used in the singular "human resource" unless referring to a specific individual as a strategic asset.
In a corporate context, the term often carries a sterile or bureaucratic connotation, as it frames employees as "resources" to be managed rather than people. This has led many modern organizations to rename the department "People and Culture" or "People Operations" to soften the perceived coldness of the terminology.
Meanings
The department within an organization responsible for managing employees, including recruiting, hiring, training, and administering benefits.
Examples
You should send your resume directly to human resources.
I have a meeting with human resources tomorrow to discuss my benefits.
The company is cutting costs by reducing its human resources budget.
Who is the head of human resources at this firm?
We need to improve our human resources to keep up with the competition.
I wonder if human resources will approve my request for a transfer.
Education is the best way to develop a countrys human resources.
The manager complained that they lacked the human resources to finish the project on time.