employment agency
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of employment agency
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Kulis, who is now the CIO of a robotics company and CEO of an employment agency, served two terms on the Labor Market Council at the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Policy.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
He has instead set up his own employment agency, India Works, in partnership with Aditi Banerjee, of Magic Billion, to help bring more young Indian workers to Germany.
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2026
Instawork, the company that hired Arciga and more than 50 others like him that day, has historically been an employment agency, catering largely to stadiums, hotels and kitchens that need temporary workers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2026
Demand for people at checkpoints, to scan tickets and help manage crowds is so great that France’s state employment agency is offering free and expedited security guard training courses, with no specialist qualifications required.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 28, 2023
Rudy worked regularly for an employment agency that sent him to wait on tables at exclusive parties.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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