Henkilöstöuutisina

Henkilöstöuutisina is a Finnish term used to describe information presented as personnel or staff news. In journalism and corporate communication, the phrase signals that the content concerns employees, HR matters, or internal developments within an organization, rather than broader strategic or market topics.

Etymology and form: The word is formed from henkilöstö (staff) and uutinen (news), with the -na suffix producing an adverbial form meaning “as …” or “in the capacity of ….” The construction is commonly used to classify or frame a story or bulletin as HR-related.

Usage: The expression is used in internal communication, such as company intranets, newsletters, or HR releases, and can appear in external media when an outlet wants to label a piece as personnel news. It helps readers understand the focus on employees and workplace matters.

Typical content: Henkilöstöuutisina cover changes in personnel (appointments, promotions, resignations, transfers), recognitions, birthdays or anniversaries, training opportunities, policy updates affecting staff, or notices about employee benefits. The framing emphasizes human resources rather than business metrics.

Example: Henkilöstöuutisina kerrottiin, että uuden johtajan valinnalla on henkilöstön tuki. The term functions as a descriptive label indicating the article’s focus on staff-related matters rather than broader organizational news.