employer
noun
em·ploy·er
im-ˈplȯi-ər 
em-
plural employers
: one that employs or makes use of something or somebody
… it is one of the most aggressive employers of the dreaded pop-up ads that effloresce across one's video screen like a sudden and unpleasant rash …—
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especially
: a person or company that provides a job paying wages or a salary to one or more people
Private household workers usually work in pleasant and comfortable homes or apartments. Most are dayworkers who live in their own homes and travel to work. Some live in the home of their employer, generally with their own room and bath. —Occupational Outlook Handbook
Occupational Outlook Handbook One of Hiroshima's main contributions to the post-war economic miracle of Japan is the Mazda car plant, the single largest employer in Hiroshima. —Michael Dillon
Michael Dillon … choose a classic health-insurance plan—if your employer still makes one available. —Laura Johannes
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In other words, employers burned by labor shortages during the pandemic are still reluctant to lay off workers despite the uncertainty spawned by the import fees.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
With as many as six generations participating in today’s workforce, employers need to avoid leaning too far into the preferences of one generation over another or stereotyping workers by age.
—Jim Pauley, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Business leaders are feeling the impact as high housing costs have curbed labor mobility, return-to-office plans and the ability for employers to recruit in places like Silicon Valley.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2025
In a very happy way, there could be opportunities to improve them, like taking on more projects from your employer, moving to a new position or hitting the ground running to tackle health goals.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Paul Davidson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
With as many as six generations participating in today’s workforce, employers need to avoid leaning too far into the preferences of one generation over another or stereotyping workers by age.
—Jim Pauley, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Business leaders are feeling the impact as high housing costs have curbed labor mobility, return-to-office plans and the ability for employers to recruit in places like Silicon Valley.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2025
In a very happy way, there could be opportunities to improve them, like taking on more projects from your employer, moving to a new position or hitting the ground running to tackle health goals.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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“Employer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/employer. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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