low-output workers
[loʊ ˈaʊtpʊt ˈwɜrkərz]
nounpl: low-output workers
trabalhadores de baixa produtividade
1. Employees or laborers who produce or accomplish less work, output, or results compared to expected standards or their peers
The company implemented a new training program to help low-output workers improve their performance.
A empresa implementou um novo programa de treinamento para ajudar os trabalhadores de baixa produtividade a melhorar seu desempenho.
2. Workers whose productivity rates fall below organizational benchmarks or industry standards
Low-output workers may face performance reviews or disciplinary measures.
Trabalhadores de baixa produtividade podem enfrentar avaliações de desempenho ou medidas disciplinares.
In Brazilian corporate culture, identifying and managing low-output workers is a standard HR practice. The term is used neutrally in formal contexts but can carry negative connotations in casual speech. US companies often use euphemistic language like 'developing talent' or 'performance improvement plans' rather than directly labeling workers as 'low-output,' reflecting different approaches to workplace culture and sensitivity.
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