impromptu hiring
[ɪmˈprɒmptjuː ˈhaɪərɪŋ]
nounpl: impromptu hirings
contratação improvisada
1. The act of hiring an employee or worker without advance planning, formal recruitment process, or interview preparation
Due to the sudden resignation, the manager resorted to impromptu hiring to fill the position immediately.
Devido à renúncia repentina, o gerente recorreu a uma contratação improvisada para preencher a vaga imediatamente.
2. Emergency or spontaneous employment of staff to meet immediate business needs
Impromptu hiring during the holiday season helped the retail store manage increased customer traffic.
A contratação improvisada durante a época de festas ajudou a loja de varejo a lidar com o aumento do fluxo de clientes.
In Brazil, impromptu hiring is more common in smaller businesses and seasonal industries due to less rigid labor laws and informal economy practices. In the USA, it's often regulated by employment laws and may carry legal risks if not properly documented. This practice reflects different workplace cultures: Brazilian informality versus American legal formality in employment relationships.
NYC Slang
quick hire / spot hire
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