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personnel

/-el/
Meanings
  • noun

    A group of people who work for an organization, especially as employees.

    - "The personnel department handles hiring and firing."
    - "The personnel were given a new uniform."
    - "The personnel were praised for their hard work."
  • noun

    The collective body of individuals who make up an organization or institution.

    - "The personnel of the United Nations are from various countries."
    - "The personnel of the hospital were on strike."
    - "The personnel were given a raise."
Pronunciation
  1. /pɝ.səˈnɛl/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50423045"
Rhymes
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personnel , biennial , memento , senatorial , penannular
Variants
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personnel , personnels , personnel carrier
Etymology
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From French personnel 'body of men', from personne 'person'.

Trivia
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  1. Personnel is often referred to as 'human capital'.

  2. The term personnel first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

  3. Personnel management is a critical function in any organization and can significantly impact productivity and profitability.

Related Concepts
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  1. employee: A person who works for an organization in return for wages or a salary.

  2. workforce: The total number of employees or personnel in an organization.

  3. human resources: The department within an organization that deals with the management of personnel.

Quotes
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  1. The only firm rule is: Armored "personnel" carriers have the right of way.

    - P. J. O'Rourke,{it}Holidays in Hell{/it},1988

  2. The doorway that sheltered them from the rain leads to government offices now, but in Franco's time the building was a political prison. Its "personnel" and their diligent labours earned the place a charming nom de guerre—the House of Screams.

    - A. L. Kennedy,{it}On Bullfighting{/it},1999

  3. Women are also underrepresented as police force members, composing less than 13 percent of sworn "personnel", despite the proven benefits of having more women in blue, such as less use of excessive force and improved response to domestic violence.

    - Cortney Rock,{it}Ms.{/it},Winter 2007

  4. When the staff returned to the Oval Office, Bush's mood was upbeat, according to a White House aide who was present (and who, like all White House "personnel" quoted in this story, follows a policy of not being quoted by name).

    - Richard Wolffe et al.,{it}Newsweek{/it},19 June 2006
Culture
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Personnel is an essential part of any organization and plays a significant role in its success. In literature and art, personnel is often depicted as the backbone of an organization, keeping things running smoothly.

How to Memorize "personnel"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a group of people working together in an office or factory.
    - Visualize the personnel department as a hub of activity.
    - Visualize personnel as the heart of an organization.

  2. associate

    - Associate personnel with employees or workers.
    - Associate personnel with an organization or institution.
    - Associate personnel with the management of human resources.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym P-E-R-S-O-N-N-E-L to remember the meaning of personnel: People Every Role Supports Our Nation's Enterprises and Labor.

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