ställda

Ställda is a Swedish term used to refer to people who are employed by an organization. In standard Swedish the typical noun form is anställda, with the definite plural de anställda. Ställda can appear in informal or abbreviated contexts as a shorthand for employees, but in formal writing the longer form anställda is preferred. The concept encompasses workers who have an employment contract or similar arrangement with an employer, as opposed to freelancers or volunteers.

The term derives from the verb anställa (to hire). The adjective anställd describes someone who is employed, and when used as a noun it can take plural forms: en anställd, flera anställda; de anställda. In everyday language, anställda is used with different definite forms, and phrases such as "de anställda" are common in official or formal texts.

In Swedish labor law, anställda are typically bound by an employment contract (anställning) that confers rights related to working hours, wages, paid leave, and termination. Many employees are covered by collective agreements negotiated by unions and employer organizations. There are distinctions between permanent, fixed-term, and probationary employment, as well as between employees and other workers such as contractors or consultants. The status of anställd affects eligibility for social insurance, unemployment benefits, and collective bargaining processes.

Usage and data: The term appears in official statistics, company reports, and policy discussions about the labor market and welfare systems. In discussions about employers’ responsibilities, workforce planning, or pay negotiations, references to the anställda or de anställda are common; stellda is less formal and often occurs in headlines or shorthand.