Jobs

Definition

Jobs are positions of employment within organizations, companies, or within the economy at large, where individuals offer their skills or labor in exchange for compensation. They play a crucial role in determining economic stability and growth, influencing poverty levels, inequality rates, and contributing to environmental impacts through industrial activities.

Related terms

Unemployment: The state of being without a job despite actively looking for one, which can exacerbate poverty and social inequality.

Sustainable Development: A development approach that seeks to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs, often by incorporating job creation that does not harm the environment.

Globalization: The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale, affecting job distribution and labor practices worldwide