Reemployment: meaning, definitions and examples

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reemployment

 

[ riːˈɪmˌplɔɪmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

job seeking

Reemployment refers to the process of finding a new job after having been unemployed. It involves various activities, including searching for job openings, applying for positions, and attending interviews. Reemployment can be a challenging experience for individuals, as it may affect their financial stability and self-worth. Support systems, such as career counseling and job placement services, can facilitate successful reemployment. Governments and organizations often implement programs to assist those in need of reemployment due to economic downturns or layoffs.

Synonyms

recall, rehiring, restoration of employment

Examples of usage

  • The reemployment rate has increased since the economy improved.
  • Many people attended workshops on reemployment to enhance their job-seeking skills.
  • Reemployment programs can help individuals transition into new careers.

Translations

Translations of the word "reemployment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reemprego

🇮🇳 पुनर्नियुक्ति

🇩🇪 Wiedereinstellung

🇮🇩 pekerjaan kembali

🇺🇦 повторне працевлаштування

🇵🇱 ponowne zatrudnienie

🇯🇵 再雇用

🇫🇷 réembauche

🇪🇸 reempleo

🇹🇷 yeniden istihdam

🇰🇷 재취업

🇸🇦 إعادة التوظيف

🇨🇿 znovu zaměstnání

🇸🇰 opätovné zamestnanie

🇨🇳 再就业

🇸🇮 ponovno zaposlovanje

🇮🇸 endurráðning

🇰🇿 қайта жұмысқа орналасу

🇬🇪 განახლებული დასაქმება

🇦🇿 yenidən işə qəbul

🇲🇽 reempleo

Etymology

The term 'reemployment' is a compound word formed by the prefix 're-', which signifies 'again' or 'back', and the word 'employment', derived from Old French 'employement', referring to the act of employing or being employed. The prefix 're-' suggests a return to a previous state, indicating that an individual is returning to the workforce after a period of unemployment. The concept gained more prominence during the economic shifts of the late 20th century when mass layoffs made reemployment a common issue. As economies fluctuated, programs aimed at aiding reemployment became more integrated into social systems, emphasizing the importance of supporting individuals as they navigate the challenges of finding new job opportunities.