This is the 645th most frequent German word.
verantwortlichen
"Verantwortlichen" means "responsible persons" or "those in charge."
Here, 'verantwortlichen' functions as an adjective describing the employees, with the meaning of 'responsible'.
Die verantwortlichen Mitarbeiter arbeiteten hart, um das Projekt rechtzeitig abzuschließen.
The responsible staff worked hard to complete the project on time.
In this context, 'Verantwortlichen' acts as a nominalized adjective, referring to the individuals responsible for a task or situation.
Der Chef sprach mit den Verantwortlichen, um die Probleme zu klären.
The manager spoke with those responsible to address the issues.
Here, 'Verantwortlichen' is used as a noun to designate individuals held accountable.