ajutisteks

Ajutisteks is an Estonian term used to describe people who work temporarily in an organization. Grammatically, it is not a standalone lexical item but a case form built from the adjective ajutine (temporary) with the plural genitive ajutiste and the suffix -eks, which marks a role or function (“as”). The phrase translates roughly as “as temporaries” or, more fluidly in English, “in the capacity of temporary workers.”

Usage of ajutisteks occurs mainly in human resources, staffing, and employment contexts. It is typically part of predicative constructions such as on ajutisteks töötajateks (“is/are temporary workers”) or töötab ajutisteks töötajateks (“works as a temporary worker”). For example: Ettevõte palkas ajutisteks töötajateks läbi värbamisagentuuri — The company hired temporary workers through a recruitment agency. Such usage describes a staffing arrangement where individuals perform short-term or non-permanent tasks within an organization.

Context and equivalents. In Estonia and many other markets, ajutisteks refers to roles rather than a fixed employee group. Ajutised workers may be employed directly on fixed-term contracts or through staffing agencies. They are commonly used to cover peak workloads, temporary absences, or project-based needs. While many temporary workers receive the same basic labor rights as permanent staff, contract terms and conditions can differ depending on national law and the specific agreement.

Related concepts include ajutine töö (temporary work), ajutised töötajad (temporary employees), and workforce solutions provided by staffing agencies.