distributed work
[/dɪˈstrɪbjutəd wɜrk/]
nounpl: distributed work (uncountable)
trabalho distribuído
1. A work arrangement where tasks, responsibilities, or labor are spread across multiple people, locations, or time periods rather than concentrated in one place or person
Distributed work allows team members to collaborate on projects from different geographical locations.
O trabalho distribuído permite que os membros da equipe colaborem em projetos de diferentes localizações geográficas.
2. In computing and software development, work that is processed across multiple computers or servers simultaneously
The company implemented distributed work systems to process large datasets more efficiently.
A empresa implementou sistemas de trabalho distribuído para processar grandes volumes de dados com mais eficiência.
3. Remote or hybrid work models where employees work from multiple locations
Distributed work has become increasingly common since the COVID-19 pandemic.
O trabalho distribuído tornou-se cada vez mais comum desde a pandemia de COVID-19.
The term 'distributed work' gained significant prominence in Brazilian and Portuguese-speaking business communities following the global shift to remote work in 2020. In Brazil, particularly in tech hubs like São Paulo, companies often use the English term alongside Portuguese equivalents. The concept aligns with modern workforce expectations for flexibility and autonomy, especially among younger professionals and in the tech sector.
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