Workplace
Workplace
Workplace (pronunciation: /ˈwɜːkpleɪs/) is a location where a person or an organization conducts its professional activities. The term is most commonly used to denote a physical location, but it can also refer to a virtual environment in the context of remote work or telecommuting.
Etymology
The term "workplace" is derived from the Old English words "weorc" (work) and "plæce" (place). It has been in use since the late 18th century to denote a location where work is performed.
Related Terms
- Employment: The state of having paid work. A person is said to be employed if they have a job, especially one for which they are paid.
- Occupational Safety and Health: A multidisciplinary field concerned with the safety, health, and welfare of people at work.
- Human Resources: The department or support systems responsible for personnel sourcing and hiring, applicant tracking, skills development and tracking, benefits administration, and compliance with associated government regulations.
- Workforce: The people engaged in or available for work, either in a country or area or in a particular company or industry.
- Telecommuting: A work arrangement in which employees do not commute or travel to a central place of work, such as an office building, warehouse, or store.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Workplace
- Wikipedia's article - Workplace
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