Business English with Diana HR Human resources

Описание: Each week, OBC lecturer Diana is exploring the English words that you need to know when conducting business in the UK.

In today’s episode of This Week’s Word, Diana looks at ‘Human Resources’, often shortened to ‘HR’. HR is a key department that manages the employment process, making it important to both employers and employees.

The HR department is responsible for a number of employment related matters. HR arranges job interviews, handles contracts, looks after questions relating to employee benefits, evaluates employee performance, and even has the authority to dismiss members of staff. HR is also responsible for your well-being as an employee.

Watch today’s episode to find out more about why Human Resources should matter to you.