personnel

6 definitions • 14 examples

the people who are employed in a company, organization, or one of the armed forces:

The new director is likely to make major changes in personnel.

military personnel

the department of a company or organization that deals with its employees when they first join, when they need training, or when they have any problems:

Personnel will help you find somewhere to live.

For more information about the job, please contact the personnel manager.

the people working in an organization or for a particular type of employer:

Saturday was the most convenient day for students, parents, and school personnel.

military personnel

human resources

the people who are employed by a company or organization:

skilled/qualified/trained personnel Knowing how to handle difficult situations requires qualified personnel.

The company may consider taking out insurance against the loss of key personnel.

marketing/sales/technical personnel The sales personnel in a sales force evolves constantly.

military/security personnel

He has made personnel changes in the investment banking and bond areas.

the department of a company or organization that deals with employees when they join or leave, when they need training, when they have problems, etc.:

Her personnel file showed excellent performance.

the personnel department/division Few companies give their personnel department the same status as their finance department.

the personnel chief/manager/office As personnel manager of a large company, I have regular meetings with our union.