competitive workplace
[/kəmˈpɛtətɪv ˈwɜrkpleɪs/]
nounpl: competitive workplaces
ambiente de trabalho competitivo
1. A work environment where employees compete against each other for advancement, recognition, or resources, often characterized by high performance standards and limited opportunities
The competitive workplace pushed her to excel, but the stress took a toll on her mental health.
O ambiente de trabalho competitivo a impulsionou a se destacar, mas o estresse afetou sua saúde mental.
2. An organization or industry sector characterized by fierce competition between companies or business units seeking market dominance
In today's competitive workplace, companies must innovate constantly to survive.
No ambiente competitivo de hoje, as empresas devem inovar constantemente para sobreviver.
In Brazil, competitive workplaces are increasingly common in multinational corporations and tech hubs like São Paulo, though workplace relationships typically maintain a warmer, more personal dimension than in the United States. In the US, particularly in NYC and Silicon Valley, the competitive workplace is often normalized and celebrated as driving innovation, though it has also become a subject of critique regarding worker burnout and mental health concerns.
NYC Slang
jungle gym / rat race
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