Secondment
/ˈsɛkəndmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The temporary transfer of an employee to another position or employment within the same organization or to another organization, often for development or project purposes.
Her secondment to the corporate legal department lasted six months.
Forms
- secondment
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Commentary
Primarily used in employment law and contract contexts, secondment involves temporary reallocation of personnel without terminating the original employment contract.
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