homogeneous workforce

[/ˌhoʊmədʒəˈniəs ˈwɜrkfɔrs/]
nounpl: homogeneous workforces
força de trabalho homogênea
1. A group of employees that share similar characteristics such as age, ethnicity, gender, educational background, or socioeconomic status, resulting in limited diversity within an organization
The company's homogeneous workforce lacked diverse perspectives needed for innovation.
A força de trabalho homogênea da empresa carecia de perspectivas diversas necessárias para inovação.
2. An employee population lacking representation from different demographic groups, cultures, or backgrounds
Critics argued that the tech industry's homogeneous workforce perpetuated systemic biases.
Críticos argumentavam que a força de trabalho homogênea da indústria de tecnologia perpetuava vieses sistêmicos.
This term has gained significant importance in both Brazilian and American corporate contexts since the 2010s, particularly in discussions about workplace equity, affirmative action policies, and corporate social responsibility. In Brazil, conversations about homogeneous workforces often reference historical racial and socioeconomic disparities. In the USA, the term is frequently used in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and discussions about systemic barriers faced by underrepresented groups.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
uniform workforcenon-diverse workforcehomogeneous staffuniform staffmonolithic workforce
Antonyms / Antônimos
diverse workforceheterogeneous workforcemulticultural workforceinclusive workforcemixed workforce

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
força de trabalho homogênea
Standard term used in HR and corporate contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
força de trabalho homogênea / equipe homogênea
Commonly used in corporate and business environments
Portugal
força de trabalho homogénea / equipa homogénea
Uses European Portuguese spelling with accent on 'e'

Related Words

diversityinclusionequityrepresentationdemographiccultural diversityworkplace diversity

Related Idioms & Phrases

lack of diversity
glass ceiling
diversity and inclusion
level playing field
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