ETYM French See Personal.
The body of persons employed in some public service or company, etc.; the employees of a company; staff.
The body of persons employed in some public service or office; the staff; the workers.

1. Personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
2. The body of teachers and administrators at a school; SYN. faculty.
3. A strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose
4. A rod carried as a symbol.

The force of workers available; SYN. workforce, manpower, hands, men. workforce