tilapohjaisuudesta

Tilapohjaisuus is Finnish term describing the state or quality of being based on temporary arrangements rather than permanent ones. The noun tilapohjaisuus combines tilapäinen (temporary) with pohja (base) and the suffix -isuus that forms an abstract noun. In discourse, tilapohjaisuus refers to settings where activities, positions, or funding are maintained for a limited period and are not intended to be lasting.

Common contexts include employment and labor market practices, where workers are hired on fixed-term contracts or through agencies, as well as project-based work where teams are formed to complete a specific task. It is also used to describe funding and organizational structures in research, public administration, or private sector projects, where budgets and mandates are time-limited.

Advantages of tilapohjaisuus include flexibility for organizations to adjust capacity to demand, potential cost control, and faster startup of initiatives. Disadvantages include job insecurity for workers, higher turnover, and challenges in long-term planning, skill development, and continuity of services. Proponents argue that temporary arrangements can be a prudent response to uncertainty, while critics warn of overreliance on temporary solutions.

In policy and law, tilapohjaisuus intersects with employment regulation, funding rules, and procurement practices. Jurisdictions may regulate the duration and renewal of temporary contracts and require transitions toward more permanent arrangements when appropriate. Public debate often weighs the efficiency gains of temporary bases against the social goals of stable employment and predictable service delivery.