HIRES
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhaɪɝz// UK //hˈaɪəz// hires
n. people who have recently started a new job at a company. You use this when talking about the group of individuals a business has just employed.
n. individuals recently employed by an organisation. Refers to the people themselves rather than the act of hiring; often used in corporate or human resources contexts.
The new hires start their training on Monday.
The company is struggling to integrate its recent hires into the existing team culture after the rapid expansion.
While the executive team focused on long-term strategy, the department heads were tasked with mentoring the new hires to ensure immediate operational stability.
Usage
Plural form of 'hire'. Frequently preceded by the adjective 'new'.