fluid workforce
[ˈfluːɪd ˈwɜrkfɔrs]
nounpl: fluid workforces
força de trabalho fluida
1. A workforce characterized by flexibility, adaptability, and frequent changes in employment arrangements, including temporary workers, contractors, remote workers, and part-time employees
The company embraced a fluid workforce model to respond quickly to market demands.
A empresa adotou um modelo de força de trabalho fluida para responder rapidamente às demandas do mercado.
2. An employment structure where workers transition frequently between different roles, companies, or work arrangements rather than maintaining permanent positions
The rise of gig economy platforms has created a more fluid workforce in urban areas.
O crescimento das plataformas de economia de gigs criou uma força de trabalho mais fluida nas áreas urbanas.
The concept of 'fluid workforce' has become increasingly prominent in both Brazil and the USA since the 2010s, reflecting broader economic shifts toward flexibility and reduced job security. In Brazil, it reflects the growth of informal employment and gig economy platforms. In the USA, it's associated with corporate cost-reduction strategies and the rise of the freelance economy. The term carries neutral to slightly negative connotations depending on context, as it can represent either organizational agility or worker precarity.
NYC Slang
gig workers / the hustle economy
Related Idioms & Phrases
keeping the workforce on its toes
rolling with the punches in employment
casting a wide net for talent
staying nimble in hiring
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