personnel

The people who work for an organization or serve in the armed forces.

• Only authorized personnel may enter.
• The company needs more trained personnel.
• Military personnel helped people leave the flooded area.

Similar words: staff, employees, workforce

Common phrases: military personnel, security personnel, trained personnel

The department that deals with hiring, pay, and other matters concerning employees.

• Please contact personnel about your contract.
• She works in personnel.
• Personnel sent me the forms for my new job.

Similar words: human resources, HR

Common phrases: personnel department, personnel office, contact personnel