employee competency

[ɪmˈplɔɪi ˈkɑmpɪtənsi]
nounpl: employee competencies
competência do funcionário
1. The set of skills, knowledge, abilities, and behaviors that an employee possesses and demonstrates in performing their job effectively
Time management is a critical employee competency in our organization.
Gestão de tempo é uma competência do funcionário crítica em nossa organização.
2. A measurable capacity or capability required to perform specific job functions or tasks successfully
The HR department assessed employee competencies to identify training needs.
O departamento de RH avaliou as competências dos funcionários para identificar necessidades de treinamento.
3. A demonstrated proficiency level in technical or soft skills that contributes to job performance and career advancement
Leadership is an employee competency that we actively develop through mentoring programs.
Liderança é uma competência do funcionário que desenvolvemos ativamente através de programas de mentoria.
In Brazilian corporate culture, 'competência do funcionário' is central to modern HR practices, reflecting a shift from hierarchical to competency-based management. Companies increasingly use competency frameworks for recruitment, development, and succession planning. In the USA and globally, employee competency assessment is fundamental to performance management systems and talent development strategies.
NYC Slang
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Synonyms / Sinônimos
employee skilljob competencywork capabilityprofessional abilityemployee capability
Antonyms / Antônimos
incompetenceinabilityincapabilitydeficiency

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
competência do funcionário
Most common usage in HR and corporate contexts
São Paulo
competência profissional
Often used interchangeably; emphasizes professional skills
Rio de Janeiro
capacidade do empregado
More colloquial alternative
Portugal
competência do colaborador
Portuguese preference for 'colaborador' instead of 'funcionário'

Related Words

competency frameworkperformance evaluationskill assessmentprofessional developmenttraining and developmentjob performanceemployee capability

Related Idioms & Phrases

up to the job
fit for purpose
have what it takes
the right stuff
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