das Personalwesen
Translation
human resources, personnel management, HR
Examples
Sie arbeitet im Personalwesen.
She works in human resources.
Grammar Patterns
im Personalwesen + Verb (indicating a field) He works in human resources. Er arbeitet im Personalwesen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Humanressourcen (human resources), HR
Etymology
A compound of 'Personal' (personnel) and 'Wesen' (system, nature, entity).
Memory Tips
Think of the entire 'system' or 'entity' ('Wesen') that deals with 'personnel' ('Personal').