reassignment
[/ˌriːəˈsaɪnmənt/]
nounpl: reassignments
realocação
1. The act of assigning someone to a different job, position, location, or task
The employee received a reassignment to the company's office in São Paulo.
O funcionário recebeu uma realocação para o escritório da empresa em São Paulo.
2. In military or organizational contexts, a transfer to a new unit or assignment
After three years, the soldier was granted a reassignment to headquarters.
Depois de três anos, o soldado recebeu uma realocação para a sede.
3. The process of reassigning or redistributing resources, tasks, or responsibilities
The project manager ordered a reassignment of team members to balance the workload.
O gerente de projeto ordenou uma realocação dos membros da equipe para equilibrar a carga de trabalho.
In both American and Brazilian corporate cultures, reassignment is a common HR practice used for professional development, organizational restructuring, or employee retention. In Brazil, realocação often involves geographic relocation, particularly to different regional offices, and may include relocation packages. The term is neutral but can carry either positive (career advancement) or negative (disciplinary) connotations depending on context.
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