Meaning & Definition
noun
The individuals who work for an organization or a company.
The company is hiring additional personnel to handle the increased workload.
The department responsible for managing employee-related functions.
The personnel department is reviewing the benefits package for the employees.
The staff members in a particular organization or undertaking.
All personnel must attend the safety training session next week.
Etymology
From French 'personnel', meaning 'of a person' or 'staff'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
human resources:
The department responsible for managing personnel.
personnel file:
A record containing information about an employee.
personnel management:
The administrative discipline of managing employee relations.
Slang Meanings
The crew or team working on a project.
The project personnel really delivered on the deadline.
The HR department.
I'm going to talk to personnel about my benefits.