Meaning & Definition of word "Employment"

Employment

/ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

1. The state of having paid work.
- Example: She is seeking employment in the tech industry.
2. The act of employing or being employed.
- Example: The company has made significant changes to its employment policies.
3. The use of something for a particular purpose.
- Example: The employment of new technologies can enhance productivity.

Middle English: from Old French 'empleier', based on Latin 'implicare' meaning to 'fold in'.

full-time employment:

A work arrangement where an employee works a set number of hours, typically 35-40 per week.

temporary employment:

A work position that lasts for a fixed period, often to fill short-term needs.

self-employment:

Working for oneself instead of for an employer.

unemployment rate:

The percentage of the labor force that is jobless and actively seeking employment.

employer:

A person or organization that hires employees.

employee:

A person who is hired to work for another person or organization.

unemployment:

The state of being unemployed; the condition of not having a job.

Meaning: The grind

Example Sentence: He's at the grind every day, trying to make a living.

Meaning: Nine-to-five

Example Sentence: She prefers a nine-to-five job with weekends off.