personnel
UK: ˌpɜː.səˈnel | US: ˌpɜːr.səˈnel
n. The people employed in an organization or engaged in a specific service.
n. (Military) A division of an organization concerned with personnel management.
The word "personnel" originates from French, derived from "personne" (meaning "person") combined with the suffix "-el," which denotes a collective or group. It entered English in the 19th century, specifically referring to the body of employees in an organization. The term retains its French spelling and structure, emphasizing a collective sense of individuals within a workforce.
The company hired new personnel to handle the increased workload.
All military personnel must report for duty by 0800 hours.
The hospital's medical personnel worked tirelessly during the crisis.
The personnel department is responsible for recruitment and training.
Only authorized personnel are allowed in the restricted area.