Reemploy: meaning, definitions and examples

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reemploy

 

[ ˌriːɪmˈplɔɪ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

job context

Reemploy refers to the act of hiring someone again after they have previously worked for the employer. This term is often used in contexts involving layoffs, where a company may eventually decide to bring back former employees when business conditions improve. Reemployment can also occur in situations where individuals have gained new skills or qualifications during their time away from the organization, making them more valuable upon their return. In some jurisdictions, there may be specific laws governing reemployment and the rights of laid-off employees.

Synonyms

bring back, rehire, retain

Examples of usage

  • The company decided to reemploy several workers after the project was completed.
  • After a long break, she was thrilled to be reemployed at her old firm.
  • The government offered incentives for firms to reemploy their former workers.

Translations

Translations of the word "reemploy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reempregar

🇮🇳 फिर से रोजगार देना

🇩🇪 wieder einstellen

🇮🇩 mempekerjakan kembali

🇺🇦 поновити зайнятість

🇵🇱 ponownie zatrudnić

🇯🇵 再雇用する

🇫🇷 réembaucher

🇪🇸 reemplear

🇹🇷 yeniden istihdam etmek

🇰🇷 재고용하다

🇸🇦 إعادة توظيف

🇨🇿 znovu zaměstnat

🇸🇰 opäť zamestnať

🇨🇳 重新雇用

🇸🇮 ponovno zaposliti

🇮🇸 endurráða

🇰🇿 қайта жұмысқа алу

🇬🇪 მეორე სამუშაოზე აყვანა

🇦🇿 yenidən işə götürmək

🇲🇽 reemplear

Etymology

The term 'reemploy' is derived from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', and the word 'employ', which has its roots in the Latin word 'implicare', meaning 'to involve' or 'to engage'. The prefix 're-' is used in the English language to indicate repetition or a return to a previous state. The concept of reemployment became more prominent during the post-World War II era, when many soldiers returned home and sought jobs after service. Various economic circumstances, such as recessions or shifts in labor demand, have influenced the dynamics of reemployment over the decades. In modern labor discussions, 'reemploy' often intersects with topics such as workforce development, skill training, and employee rights, highlighting the complexities of the job market.