A contratação
Example: A contratação de novos funcionários começa na próxima semana.
Definition
"A contratação" refers to the process of hiring new employees within a company or organization, involving activities such as recruiting, selecting, and onboarding staff to fill job positions. It is commonly used in human resources to describe the act of bringing new personnel on board.
Etymology
The term "a contratação" originates from the Portuguese verb "contratar," which means to hire or contract. It derives from the Latin "contractare," meaning to draw together or agree upon, reflecting the agreement between employer and employee. Did you know that "contratar" shares roots with words like contract and contractor in English?
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