Employer

/ɪmˈplɔɪər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or organization that hires people to work for them.

The employer offered competitive salaries and excellent benefits to attract top talent.

A business or institution that employs personnel.

The local employer is known for its commitment to diversity and inclusion.

An entity that provides jobs and pays wages to employees.

As an employer, it is important to create a safe and productive work environment.

From Old French 'employer', from Latin 'implicare' (to involve).

employer branding

The process of promoting a company as a desirable place to work.

employer of record

A company that serves as the official employer for a worker.

employer-employee relationship

The legal and social relationship between an employer and their employees.

employment

The state of having paid work.

employee

A person employed for wages or salary.

job

A paid position of regular employment.

The big boss

Don't complain too much; you don't want to upset the big boss.

Paymaster

He always delivers on time; he's known as the paymaster around here.