Human Resources
The term human resources generally describes the collection of individuals that make up an organization and the services those individuals provide. In business terms, it can also refer to the departments in charge of implementing those systems that relate to employees: hiring, firing, promotions, etc. Executives in charge of human resources departments generally have a wide range of responsibilities, including ensuring company policies meet labor laws, human capital analysis, and performance reviews.
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