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
Synonyms / Sinônimos
indifferent workersunmotivated employeesdisengaged staffuninterested workerslethargic employees
Antonyms / Antônimos
dedicated workersmotivated employeesengaged staffenthusiastic workerscommitted workers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalhadores apáticos
Standard Portuguese translation used across Brazil
São Paulo
funcionários desengajados
Common alternative in business contexts; 'desengajados' emphasizes disconnection
Rio de Janeiro
trabalhadores desmotivados
Frequently used in informal settings; emphasizes lack of motivation
Portugal
trabalhadores apáticos
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; 'colaboradores desinteressados' also used in formal contexts

Related Words

apathyemployee engagementworkplace motivationproductivityworkplace cultureemployee morale

Related Idioms & Phrases

phoning it in
going through the motions
not giving a damn
checking out mentally
dead weight
just collecting a paycheck
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