Tukipalveluna

Tukipalveluna is a Finnish term that translates to "as a support service" or "as a supplementary service" in English. It refers to a service or function that is provided to assist or enhance another primary service, business operation, or individual. The essence of tukipalveluna lies in its supportive role, aiming to make the main activity more efficient, reliable, or user-friendly.

In a business context, tukipalveluna often describes functions like IT support, human resources, customer service, or administrative tasks that are not directly involved in the core product or service delivery but are crucial for the smooth operation of the organization. These services are often outsourced to specialized providers or handled by dedicated internal departments. For example, a company might use an external provider for its accounting or payroll as a tukipalveluna.

In a more general sense, tukipalveluna can also refer to assistance provided to individuals, such as a support worker helping someone with daily tasks, or a community service offering supplementary aid. The key characteristic is that the service is not the main objective but rather a means to facilitate or improve another activity or situation. The term emphasizes the supplementary and enabling nature of the service.