interim assignment
[ˈɪntərɪm əˈsaɪnmənt]
nounpl: interim assignments
atribuição temporária
1. A temporary job position or work task assigned to an employee for a limited period of time, typically until a permanent position is filled or a project is completed
She accepted an interim assignment in the marketing department while waiting for her promotion to be finalized.
Ela aceitou uma atribuição temporária no departamento de marketing enquanto aguardava a finalização de sua promoção.
2. A provisional or temporary delegation of duties or responsibilities to be performed during a transitional period
The interim assignment lasted three months until the new manager arrived.
A atribuição temporária durou três meses até a chegada do novo gerente.
In Brazilian corporate culture, interim assignments are common during organizational transitions, leaves of absence, or when awaiting permanent staff. In the USA, this term is frequently used in corporate and government contexts, particularly in situations involving employee development, project-based work, or temporary staffing solutions. The phrase reflects modern workforce dynamics where temporary roles have become increasingly normalized.
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