Workforce addition (4)

I believe the answer is:

hire

(Other definitions for hire that I've seen before include "Engage (taxi)" , "Engage; rent" , "Payment for use" , "Pay to use something" , "Rent, employ" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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