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labor savings

[ˈleɪbər ˈseɪvɪŋz]
noun
economia de mão de obra
1. Reduction in the amount of human work required to produce goods or services, typically through automation, efficiency improvements, or technological advances
The new machinery resulted in significant labor savings for the factory.
A nova maquinaria resultou em uma economia significativa de mão de obra para a fábrica.
2. Cost reductions achieved by reducing the number of workers or hours worked
Management cited labor savings as a key benefit of the restructuring plan.
A gerência citou a economia de mão de obra como um benefício chave do plano de reestruturação.
Synonyms
labor cost reductionworkforce efficiencyoperational efficiencylabor cost savings
Antonyms
labor shortageincreased labor costslabor deficit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
economia de mão de obra
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese business context
Brazil
redução de custos trabalhistas
alternative term emphasizing cost reduction aspect
Portugal
poupança de trabalho
European Portuguese variation
Portugal
redução de mão de obra
alternative Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut labor costs
streamline operations
automate processes
reduce headcount
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