employment expansion

[ɪmˈplɔɪmənt ɪkˈspænʃən]
nounpl: employment expansions
expansão do emprego
1. The process of increasing the number of jobs or positions available in a company, industry, or economy
The government announced a new employment expansion program to reduce unemployment rates.
O governo anunciou um novo programa de expansão do emprego para reduzir as taxas de desemprego.
2. Growth in the workforce or hiring of additional employees
The tech company's employment expansion resulted in hiring 500 new engineers.
A expansão do emprego da empresa de tecnologia resultou na contratação de 500 novos engenheiros.
3. Economic development strategy focused on job creation and labor market growth
Employment expansion policies are crucial during economic recovery phases.
As políticas de expansão do emprego são cruciais durante as fases de recuperação econômica.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian economic policy discussions and government initiatives aimed at reducing unemployment. In the USA, it's common in political discourse and economic reports. Both countries use this concept when discussing economic stimulus packages and labor market reforms, particularly during election campaigns and economic development strategies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
job creationhiring growthworkforce expansionlabor market growthjob growth
Antonyms / Antônimos
employment contractionjob losseslayoffsworkforce reductiondownsizing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
expansão do emprego
standard term used in economic and government contexts
São Paulo
expansão de postos de trabalho
alternative phrasing commonly used in business sectors
Rio de Janeiro
crescimento do emprego
less formal, broader term for employment growth
Portugal
expansão do emprego
same as Brazilian Portuguese; standard economic terminology

Related Words

unemploymentlabor marketworkforcehiringeconomic growthjob creation

Related Idioms & Phrases

create jobs
boost the job market
stimulate employment
generate new positions
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