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non-performers

[/nɑːn pərˈfɔːrmərz/]
nounpl: non-performers
não-desempenho / não-executores / inadimplentes
1. People or entities that fail to fulfill their obligations, duties, or expected performance standards
The company identified non-performers and implemented a performance improvement plan.
A empresa identificou os não-desempenhadores e implementou um plano de melhoria de desempenho.
2. In finance, loans or assets that are in default or not generating expected returns
The bank's portfolio included a significant number of non-performers.
A carteira do banco incluía um número significativo de empréstimos inadimplentes.
3. Employees who consistently fail to meet job requirements and performance expectations
Management decided to address non-performers through training or termination.
A gestão decidiu lidar com os funcionários de baixo desempenho através de treinamento ou demissão.
NYC Slang
underachievers / slackers
Synonyms
underperformersdefaultersfailuresdelinquents
Antonyms
high-performersachieversoverachieverstop performers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
não-desempenhadores / inadimplentes / maus pagadores
Commonly used in business and financial contexts
São Paulo
não-desempenhadores / devedores
Frequent usage in corporate environments
Portugal
não-performers / incumpridores / devedores em atraso
Often used in banking and financial regulation

Related Idioms & Phrases

bottom performers
weak links
fall short of expectations
not pulling their weight
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