critical workforce
[ˈkrɪtɪkəl ˈwɜrkfɔrs]
noun phrasepl: critical workforces
força de trabalho crítica
1. Essential employees or workers whose absence would significantly disrupt business operations, national security, or public services
During the pandemic, healthcare workers were designated as part of the critical workforce.
Durante a pandemia, os profissionais de saúde foram designados como parte da força de trabalho crítica.
2. Personnel with specialized skills or knowledge necessary for the continuity of essential services or strategic operations
The company identified its software engineers as part of the critical workforce needed for product development.
A empresa identificou seus engenheiros de software como parte da força de trabalho crítica necessária para o desenvolvimento do produto.
This term gained prominence during COVID-19 pandemic discussions in both USA and Brazil, particularly referring to healthcare workers, essential service providers, and infrastructure workers. In Brazil, the concept aligns with legal protections under labor laws (CLT - Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho) for essential workers. In the USA, the designation has implications for workplace safety regulations and emergency leave policies.
Related Idioms & Phrases
key player in the workforce
backbone of the organization
cannot afford to lose
mission-critical personnel
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