engaged workforce

[/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd ˈwɜrkfɔrs/]
noun phrasepl: engaged workforces
força de trabalho engajada
1. employees who are emotionally invested, motivated, and committed to their work and organizational goals
An engaged workforce is more productive and contributes to company success.
Uma força de trabalho engajada é mais produtiva e contribui para o sucesso da empresa.
2. workers who demonstrate high levels of commitment, initiative, and positive attitude toward their roles
Companies with an engaged workforce experience lower turnover rates.
Empresas com uma força de trabalho engajada experimentam menores taxas de rotatividade.
3. employees actively involved in decision-making and organizational culture
Building an engaged workforce requires effective communication and recognition programs.
Construir uma força de trabalho engajada requer comunicação eficaz e programas de reconhecimento.
In Brazilian business culture, workforce engagement (engajamento) is increasingly emphasized as a key performance indicator and competitive advantage. American companies often prioritize engagement metrics and programs, while Portuguese organizations traditionally focus on 'empenho' (dedication/effort). The concept has become central to modern HR strategies in both Brazil and the United States since the 2010s.
NYC Slang
all-in workforce / team that shows up
Synonyms / Sinônimos
motivated workforcecommitted employeesdedicated staffinvolved workersenthusiastic workforce
Antonyms / Antônimos
disengaged workforceunmotivated employeesapathetic staffuninvolved workers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
força de trabalho engajada
Standard term used in Brazilian business contexts and HR departments
São Paulo
time engajado / equipe engajada
More informal usage in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
colaboradores engajados
Emphasizes collaborative aspect of workforce
Portugal
força de trabalho empenhada
Portuguese preference for 'empenhada' over 'engajada' in formal contexts

Related Words

employee engagementworkplace culturejob satisfactionemployee retentionorganizational commitmentwork motivation

Related Idioms & Phrases

go the extra mile
bought in
have skin in the game
be on the same page
pull in the same direction
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