Personal or Personnel

Personal is an adjective that talks about something that is only for one specific person.
Personnel is a noun that talks about the people who work for an organisation.

  • He doesn’t let personal problems effect his work.
    (person-AL)
  • This is for your personal use only.
  • Problems in the economy have led to a reduction in personnel.
    (person-NEL)
  • The pay rise is only for qualified personnel.