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  • SCOPE NOTE: explains HOW the term has been used to index items in the library database; defines the term
  • USE: denotes a preferred term or phrase
  • USED FOR: indicates terms or phrases that are NOT used to index items in the library database; these terms or phrases are considered synonymous with the indicated preferred term (only use "preferred terms" when searching the library database)
  • BROADER TERM: broader or more general terms or phrases
  • NARROWER TERM: narrower or more specific terms or phrases; a subset of the indicated broader term
  • RELATED TERM: a term or phrase that is conceptually or associatively linked with the indicated preferred term

Thesaurus: 1285 entries.


TELEWORKING 

Scope Note: The use of computers, telephones etc. to enable a person to work from home or remotely while maintaining contact with co- workers, clients and a central office.

TEMP AGENCIES 

TEMPORARY AGENCIES 

TEMPORARY AGENCIES (VAR) (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Employment agencies that offer client companies the services of temporary employees who possess specific skills for short term work.

TEMPORARY AGENCY 

TEMPORARY AGENCY EMPLOYEES (Search for related entries in the library)

TEMPORARY AGENCY WORK 

TEMPORARY AGENCY WORKERS (Search for related entries in the library)

TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES (Search for related entries in the library)

TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT (VAR) (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Employment of a limited or unspecified duration without an expectation of continuation. Includes casual work, and may be full- or part-time.