Employees
ɪmˈplɔɪ.iːz
Definitions
People who are hired to work for a company or organization in return for payment.
ɪmˈplɔɪ.iːz
A person employed for wages or salary, especially at a particular job.
The company is hosting a party for all of its employees.
💡 Simply: Imagine a team working at a store or office. Employees are the people who work there, getting paid to do their jobs like helping customers or answering phones.
👶 For kids: The people who work at a place like a store or office. They get paid to do their jobs!
More Examples
The new software is designed to improve the productivity of the employees.
The employees were given a bonus for their hard work.
How It's Used
"The company has over 500 employees."
"The HR department is responsible for managing employee benefits."
"The employer must provide a safe working environment for all employees."
From the verb 'employ,' ultimately from Old French *emploier* (to use, apply), from Latin *implicare* (to enfold, involve).
The term 'employee' and its related usage developed with the rise of industrialization and formal labor structures in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Memory tip
Think of the 'e' in 'employees' representing the effort they put into their jobs.