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employment exchange

British  

noun

  1. a former name for employment office

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They ran the house almost like an employment exchange, and families would come here to find nannies.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2022

At the employment exchange, because he "liked reading", he was sent for an interview at a bookshop.

From The Guardian • Feb. 21, 2011

In 1835 it discussed a plan for an employment exchange or a "call room."

From A History of Trade Unionism in the United States by Perlman, Selig

Jon walked quickly from the employment exchange, his long legs eating up the blocks.

From The Velvet Glove by Harrison, Harry

Jon and Alec turned into the employment exchange, saying good-by to Dik who went on slowly down the street.

From The Velvet Glove by Harrison, Harry