key employees

[/kiː ɪmˈplɔɪiːz/]
nounpl: key employees
funcionários-chave
1. Essential or critical workers within an organization who have significant responsibility, expertise, or strategic importance to the company's operations and success
The company implemented a retention bonus program to keep its key employees motivated.
A empresa implementou um programa de bônus de retenção para manter seus funcionários-chave motivados.
2. Employees whose departure would significantly impact the organization's performance, productivity, or competitive advantage
During the merger, the acquiring company ensured that all key employees signed non-compete agreements.
Durante a fusão, a empresa adquirente garantiu que todos os funcionários-chave assinassem acordos de não-concorrência.
In Brazilian corporate culture, key employees are highly valued and often receive special consideration in terms of benefits, career development, and compensation. Companies typically implement retention strategies specifically targeting these individuals. In the USA, the concept emphasizes competitive talent management and succession planning to prevent brain drain to competitors.
NYC Slang
MVP employees (Most Valuable Players)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
essential employeescritical staffcore personnelvital workerstop talent
Antonyms / Antônimos
dispensable employeesperipheral stafftemporary workersjunior staff

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
funcionários-chave
Standard term used in business and HR contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
colaboradores estratégicos
Alternative term commonly used in corporate environments, especially multinational companies
Rio de Janeiro
funcionários essenciais
More formal usage in government and public sector contexts
Portugal
colaboradores-chave
Portuguese preference for 'colaboradores' over 'funcionários' in modern business language

Related Words

employee retentiontalent managementsuccession planningorganizational structurehuman resourcesemployee compensation

Related Idioms & Phrases

losing a key employee is like losing an arm
key employees are the backbone of the company
invest in key employees and they'll invest in you
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