apathetic workers
[əˈpæθətɪk ˈwɜːrkərz]
noun phrasepl: apathetic workers
trabalhadores apáticos
1. employees who show a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern in their work and workplace responsibilities
The company struggled with apathetic workers who showed no motivation to improve productivity.
A empresa enfrentava dificuldades com trabalhadores apáticos que não mostravam motivação para melhorar a produtividade.
2. staff members characterized by emotional detachment and indifference toward job performance and organizational goals
Management attributed the poor results to apathetic workers who lacked commitment.
A administração atribuiu os resultados ruins a trabalhadores apáticos que careciam de comprometimento.
In Brazilian corporate culture, apathetic workers are often seen as a symptom of poor management or workplace culture issues. In the USA, this term is frequently used in business literature and HR discussions, often linked to employee burnout and organizational dysfunction. Both cultures recognize this as a significant challenge requiring intervention through improved management practices, workplace incentives, or organizational restructuring.
NYC Slang
slackers, unmotivated crew, dead weight on the team
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