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.