Töökoht

Töökoht is an Estonian term that can refer to either the physical place where someone works—the workplace—or to a job position within an organization. The term is formed from töö ('work') and koht ('place'), and its meaning depends on context.

As a workplace, töökoht denotes the environment where tasks are performed. This can be an office, factory floor, store, or any site of employment. The word also covers aspects of the working environment such as layout, facilities, safety measures, and equipment. As a job position, töökoht can imply the duties, responsibilities, and authority assigned to a person within a company. In practice, people may refer to their töökoht when discussing placements, vacancies, or career progression.

Ergonomics, lighting, noise, and breaks are commonly considered elements of a good töökoht. Regulators in many countries require employers to ensure safe and healthy working conditions.

The rise of remote and hybrid work has expanded the sense of töökoht to include home offices and co-working spaces, alongside traditional sites.

In Estonian, töökoht is closely related to employment terms such as tööandja (employer) and töölepingu (employment contract). When translating, töökoht is typically rendered as 'workplace' or 'job position,' depending on context.