1. work or workforce that does not produce optimal results relative to time, effort, or resources expended; labor that lacks productivity or effectiveness
The factory's inefficient labor practices resulted in high production costs and missed deadlines.
As práticas de mão de obra ineficiente da fábrica resultaram em altos custos de produção e prazos perdidos.
2. workers or employees who lack skill, training, or motivation to perform their tasks effectively
The company struggled with inefficient labor in their warehouse operations.
A empresa enfrentou dificuldades com mão de obra ineficiente em suas operações de armazém.