flexible labor structure
[/ˈflɛksəbəl ˈleɪbər ˈstrʌktʃər/]
noun phrasepl: flexible labor structures
estrutura de trabalho flexível
1. An employment arrangement that allows workers to have variable work schedules, locations, or contract types rather than traditional full-time positions
The company adopted a flexible labor structure to attract younger workers who value work-life balance.
A empresa adotou uma estrutura de trabalho flexível para atrair trabalhadores mais jovens que valorizam o equilíbrio entre vida e trabalho.
2. A workforce management system that includes part-time, temporary, freelance, and gig workers alongside permanent employees
The flexible labor structure includes both full-time employees and independent contractors.
A estrutura de trabalho flexível inclui tanto funcionários em tempo integral quanto contratados independentes.
3. Employment practices that accommodate different work arrangements such as remote work, flexible hours, or job sharing
With a flexible labor structure, employees can work from home two days a week.
Com uma estrutura de trabalho flexível, os funcionários podem trabalhar de casa dois dias por semana.
In Brazil, flexible labor structures have become increasingly popular since the 2000s, particularly in tech hubs like São Paulo. The concept gained further prominence after the COVID-19 pandemic normalized remote work. In the USA and NYC, the term relates strongly to the gig economy and startup culture. Portuguese law has been evolving to regulate flexible work arrangements, with increasing debates around worker protections and benefits in non-traditional employment models.
NYC Slang
gig work setup; flexible hustle
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