What does the cryptic crossword clue "Not well employed by company (6)" mean?

The definition is "Not". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (synonym="by") + FIRM (synonym="company") = INFIRM; definition: "Not well" The answer is INFIRM.

Not well employed by company (6)

Guardian Cryptic #23072 | 6 Down | 2004-02-23 flower

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