Employee

usgb/ɪmˈplɔɪiː/
noun

A person who works for a business and receives payment for their work.

The company has over a thousand employees.
Visual representation of "employee" - A person who works for a business and receives payment for their work.

Often appears as...

  • full-time employee
  • employee benefits
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Workplace Commonality

The term 'employee' is everyday language in workplaces, useful in various business contexts.

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Our employees are encouraged to share their ideas.
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Payment Implication

'Employee' implies a financial relationship, distinguishing them from volunteers.

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As an employee, you will receive a biweekly paycheck.
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Not Interchangeable

Don't confuse 'employee' with 'employer'; employees work for employers.

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She became an employee of a firm where she had once been the employer.
Visual representation of the word "Employee"

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