temporary posting
[/ˈtɛmpəreri ˈpoʊstɪŋ/]
nounpl: temporary postings
designação temporária
1. A short-term assignment or placement of an employee to a different position, location, or organization, typically lasting from a few weeks to a few years
She accepted a temporary posting to the London office for six months.
Ela aceitou uma designação temporária para o escritório de Londres por seis meses.
2. An interim or provisional appointment to a job or position that is not permanent
The temporary posting allowed him to gain experience in a new department.
A designação temporária permitiu que ele ganhasse experiência em um novo departamento.
3. In diplomatic or military contexts, an assignment of a person to serve in a foreign country or location for a limited period
The ambassador received a temporary posting to the United Nations.
O embaixador recebeu uma designação temporária para as Nações Unidas.
In Brazil, temporary postings are common in multinational corporations and government agencies. They are often used as development opportunities for employees and can lead to permanent positions. In the USA, temporary postings are frequent in military, diplomatic, and corporate contexts, often requiring relocation and adjustment allowances.
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