increase grievances
[ɪnˈkris ˈɡrivənsɪz]
verb phrase
aumentar reclamações
1. to cause a rise in the number or severity of complaints, dissatisfactions, or formal complaints, especially in workplace or organizational contexts
The new policy will only increase grievances among employees.
A nova política apenas aumentará as reclamações entre os funcionários.
2. to make worse the list of complaints or disputes that need to be addressed
Poor management decisions increase grievances in the department.
Decisões de gestão inadequadas aumentam as reclamações no departamento.
This phrase is commonly used in human resources, labor relations, and management contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian corporate culture, addressing grievances promptly is often seen as essential for maintaining workplace harmony (clima organizacional). In the USA, formal grievance procedures are legally mandated in many industries, making this phrase particularly relevant in labor disputes and union negotiations.
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