permanent employee
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.
“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.”
often used in contrast with 'contractor' or 'temporary staff' in professional environments.
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.