indifferent staff
[ɪnˈdɪfərənt stæf]
noun phrasepl: indifferent staff (collective) / indifferent staffs (multiple groups)
equipe indiferente / pessoal desinteressado
1. A group of employees or workers who show lack of concern, enthusiasm, or care toward their job responsibilities and customer service
The restaurant suffered from poor reviews due to its indifferent staff who seemed uninterested in serving customers properly.
O restaurante sofreu com críticas negativas por causa de sua equipe indiferente que parecia desinteressada em servir os clientes adequadamente.
2. Workers who demonstrate apathy or neutrality in performing their duties without showing motivation or engagement
We complained to the manager about the indifferent staff at the hotel reception desk.
Reclamamos com o gerente sobre o pessoal desinteressado da recepção do hotel.
In Brazil, poor staff engagement is often attributed to low wages and lack of professional development. In the USA, 'indifferent staff' is frequently discussed in service industry complaints and reflects broader concerns about workplace culture. This phrase commonly appears in online reviews and customer feedback across both cultures, serving as a key indicator of business quality.
NYC Slang
lazy crew / don't-care staff / phoning it in
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