noun
- the process of converting permanent or full-time employment positions into casual or temporary work arrangements
Usage: chiefly British and Australian English; often used in labor and employment contexts
Examples
- The casualisation of the workforce has reduced job security for many workers.
- Labor unions have protested the casualisation of positions in the retail sector.
- Casualisation allows employers to reduce benefits and long-term commitments to employees.
- The trend toward casualisation has made it harder for workers to plan their finances.
- Many industries have accelerated casualisation to cut costs during economic downturns.