What does the cryptic crossword clue "Corporation taking on human resources drone (5)" mean?

The definition is "drone". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). HR (synonym="human resources") in TUM (synonym="corporation") = THRUM; definition: "drone" The answer is THRUM.

Corporation taking on human resources drone (5)

Independent Cryptic #11669 | 25 Across | 2024-03-05 flower

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