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HRHuman Resources; the department in a company that deals with employing, training, and helping employees

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: Human Resources; the department in a company that deals with employing, training, and helping employees

Pronunciation (IPA): /eɪtʃ ˈɑːr/

Example Sentences

  • The HR team organized a pizza party, but somehow managed to order pineapple pizza for the entire office.
  • You should report workplace harassment to HR immediately.
  • HR called me for a 'quick chat' - I'm either getting promoted or fired!

HR

NOUN

[/eɪtʃ ˈɑːr/]

Human Resources; the department in a company that deals with employing, training, and helping employees

an HR manager in business attire sits across from a nervous job candidate during an interview. The manager reviews a resume while asking questions and taking notes on a clipboard. The candidate responds thoughtfully while the manager evaluates their qualifications and fit for the company. Behind them, other HR staff members organize employee files and prepare training materials for new hires.  the department that deals with employing, training, and helping employees
💡 Concept

an HR manager in business attire sits across from a nervous job candidate during an interview. The manager reviews a resume while asking questions and taking notes on a clipboard. The candidate responds thoughtfully while the manager evaluates their qualifications and fit for the company. Behind them, other HR staff members organize employee files and prepare training materials for new hires. the department that deals with employing, training, and helping employees

HR guides the team to reach the star that once seemed so far!
🎵 Rhyme

HR guides the team to reach the star that once seemed so far!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/eɪtʃ ˈɑːr/
🇬🇧 UK/eɪtʃ ˈɑː/

🌳Etymology

🎵Rhyme

carfarstarbar
car
far
star
bar

🔗Collocations

HR department
HR manager
HR policy
contact HR
HR representative
HR interview

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The HR team organized a pizza party, but somehow managed to order pineapple pizza for the entire office.

You should report workplace harassment to HR immediately.

😄 Fun example

HR called me for a 'quick chat' - I'm either getting promoted or fired!

The new HR system makes it easier to request time off.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

PersonnelHuman ResourcesPeople OperationsStaff Department

Related

recruitmentpayrollbenefitsemployeemanagerworkplace

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