HR — Human 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/
Korean meaning: 인사부, 인적자원부
Korean pronunciation: 에이치 **아**르
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
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HR guides the team to reach the star that once seemed so far!
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Origin
HR은 Human Resources의 줄임말로, 1960년대부터 Personnel Department를 대신해 사용되기 시작했습니다. 직원들을 단순한 '인원'이 아닌 '자원'으로 보는 관점의 변화를 반영합니다.
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“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!”
“The new HR system makes it easier to request time off.”
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