low-performing workforce
[loʊ pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ ˈwɜːrkfɔːrs]
nounpl: low-performing workforces
força de trabalho de baixo desempenho
1. A group of employees or workers whose productivity, efficiency, or quality of work falls below expected standards or organizational benchmarks
The company implemented a training program to address the low-performing workforce in the customer service department.
A empresa implementou um programa de treinamento para abordar a força de trabalho de baixo desempenho no departamento de atendimento ao cliente.
2. Employees collectively who consistently fail to meet performance metrics, targets, or quality expectations
Management attributed the low-performing workforce to inadequate resources and poor supervision.
A gerência atribuiu a força de trabalho de baixo desempenho a recursos inadequados e supervisão deficiente.
In Brazilian corporate culture, addressing a low-performing workforce is often handled through direct management intervention and training programs. The term is commonly used in HR discussions and performance reviews. In American business contexts, it may trigger discussions about workforce restructuring, retraining, or performance improvement plans (PIPs). The concept reflects workplace competitiveness and meritocratic values in both cultures.
NYC Slang
slackers, underperformers, dead weight
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