Word
permanent employee
Definition
compound. a worker who has a long-term contract with a company and does not have a set end date for their job.
compound. a member of staff hired under an open-ended contract of employment, entitled to full benefits and statutory protections. This status contrasts with temporary, contract, or seasonal labor.
Examples
“She finally became a permanent employee after six months of temping.”
“The company offers better health insurance and a pension plan once you become a permanent employee.”
“The restructuring plan aims to reduce the reliance on external consultants by converting several key roles into permanent employee positions.”
Examples
simple
“She finally became a permanent employee after six months of temping.”
contextual
“The company offers better health insurance and a pension plan once you become a permanent employee.”
complex
“The restructuring plan aims to reduce the reliance on external consultants by converting several key roles into permanent employee positions.”
Usage
often used in contrast with 'contractor' or 'temporary staff' in professional environments.
Teaching tip
use this to teach the difference between 'permanent' and 'temporary' in a workplace context; it is a useful collocation for business English learners discussing job security.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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