The term 'employs' is used to describe the action of hiring someone to work for a company or organization. The crossword solutions TREATS (6 letters), HANDLES (7 letters), EXERCISES (9 letters), CONTROLS (8 letters), WORKS (5 letters), APPLIES (7 letters), WIELDS (6 letters), UTILIZES (8 letters), UTILISES (8 letters), HIRES (5 letters), USES (4 letters), EXERTS (6 letters), ENGAGES (7 letters), HIRESON (7 letters), and PUTSTOUSE (9 letters) all describe different ways in which an employer can use an employee. These words refer to activities such as treating employees with respect, handling tasks, exercising authority, controlling resources, working on projects, applying knowledge, wielding power, utilizing skills, hiring personnel, using tools, exerting influence, engaging in conversations, and putting someone to use.