die Schlüsselkraft
Translation
key employee, key person, key figure
Examples
Sie ist eine Schlüsselkraft in unserem Unternehmen.
She is a key employee in our company.
Wir haben eine neue Schlüsselkraft eingestellt.
We have hired a new key employee.
Grammar Patterns
((to be/hire)) ((a)) key employee She is a key employee in our company.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Leistungsträger (top performer), Experte (expert), wichtiger Mitarbeiter (important employee)
Etymology
Composed of 'Schlüssel' (key) and 'Kraft' (force, power, worker). It means a worker who is 'key' to an organization.
Memory Tips
Think of a person who holds the 'key' (Schlüssel) to the company's power or force ('Kraft').