employee

/ɔm'plɔiei/ Cách viết khác : (employee) /,emplɔi'i:/

Thân thiện

The employee files documents in the office.

Definition

Noun A person who works for another person or for a company in return for wages or a salary. An employee is hired by an employer to perform specific duties or tasks.

Usage

The word "employee" is used to refer to an individual who is in a formal, paid working relationship with an employer. It distinguishes a hired worker from an employer, a volunteer, or an independent contractor. * The company has over 500 employees. * All new employees must attend an orientation session. * She is a valued employee with ten years of service.

Examples

• The employee submitted his timesheet at the end of the week.
• Full-time employees are eligible for health benefits.
• The manager spoke to the employee about his performance.
• Protecting the safety of every employee is our top priority.

Advanced Usage

• Employee of the Month: A title or award given to a worker recognized for outstanding performance during a specific period.
  • Maria was named Employee of the Month for her excellent customer service.
• Employee turnover: The rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced.
  • High employee turnover can be costly for a business.

Variants and Related Words

• Employer (noun): A person or organization that hires and pays people to work.
• Employment (noun): The state of having paid work; the act of hiring someone.
• Employ (verb): To hire someone to work for payment; to make use of.

Synonyms

• Worker
• Staff member
• Personnel
• Wage earner

Antonyms

• Employer
• Boss
• Manager
• Volunteer (an unpaid worker)

Related Phrases

• Employee benefits: Non-wage compensation provided to employees in addition to their normal wages (e.g., health insurance, retirement plans).
  • Good employee benefits help attract talented workers.
• Employee handbook: A book given to employees by an employer that outlines the company's policies, procedures, and expectations.
  • Please review the employee handbook for the dress code policy.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a worker who is hired to perform a job