hiring increase

[/ˈhaɪərɪŋ ɪnˈkriːs/]
nounpl: hiring increases
aumento de contratações
1. An increase in the number of new employees being hired by a company or organization
The company announced a hiring increase of 500 new positions this quarter.
A empresa anunciou um aumento de contratações de 500 novas posições neste trimestre.
2. A rise in overall employment levels across an industry or economy
The tech sector saw a significant hiring increase after the new funding round.
O setor de tecnologia viu um aumento significativo de contratações após a nova rodada de financiamento.
This term is frequently used in both American and Brazilian business contexts, particularly in economic reports, corporate earnings calls, and labor market discussions. In Brazil, it's commonly referenced when discussing economic growth and job creation as indicators of economic health. In the US, hiring increases are closely monitored by the Federal Reserve and labor economists as key indicators of economic expansion.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
employment growthjob creationrecruitment expansionstaffing increase
Antonyms / Antônimos
hiring freezelayoffsworkforce reductiondownsizing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aumento de contratações
Standard term used in business and economic contexts
São Paulo
aumento de admissões
Common in HR and business sectors; more formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
aumento de vagas
Alternative colloquial form emphasizing job openings
Portugal
aumento de contratações
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; standard business terminology

Related Words

recruitmentjob marketemployment ratestaffingheadcountlabor demand

Related Idioms & Phrases

hiring spree
talent acquisition drive
recruitment push
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