Personnel

usgb/ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/
noun

The people who work for an organization or company.

The company is reducing its personnel due to budget cuts
Visual representation of "personnel" - The people who work for an organization or company

Often appears as...

  • personnel department
  • personnel files
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Company Size

Large companies usually have more personnel than small businesses.

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The multinational corporation has a personnel of over 10,000 employees.
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Workforce Diversity

Personnel can refer to a diverse set of employees with different roles and skills.

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Our personnel include engineers, designers, and salespeople.
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Non-human Resources

Only use 'personnel' for people, not machines or other resources.

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The new software isn't part of the personnel; it's a tool they use.
Visual representation of the word "Personnel"

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