This is the 597th most frequent Russian word.
сотрудники
"Сотрудники" means "employees" or "staff members" in English.
The word 'сотрудники' refers to employees collectively as members of an organization.
Сотрудники компании собрались на совещание.
The company employees gathered for a meeting.
Here 'сотрудники' is used to denote new hires or recently joined persons in a workplace.
Новые сотрудники прошли инструктаж перед началом работы.
The new staff members underwent orientation before starting work.
In this context, 'сотрудники' emphasizes individuals working in the capacity of service or support.