personnel management
/ˈpɜːrsənəl ˈmænɪdʒmənt/ · per·son·nel man·age·ment
noun
- The systematic planning, organizing, directing, and controlling of an organization's staff and related resources. Effective personnel management reduced turnover and boosted productivity across the company.
- The department within an organization that is responsible for hiring, training, evaluating, and supporting employees. She transferred to the personnel management department to focus on employee development.
Synonyms
human resourcesstaff administrationworkforce managementHR managementemployee relationspersonnel administrationtalent managementlabor management
Antonyms
Did you know? The term "personnel management" was widely adopted after World War II, replacing older expressions like "personnel administration" as businesses embraced more strategic approaches to handling their workforce.