reasonable workload

[/ˈriːzənəbl ˈwɜːrkloʊd/]
noun phrasepl: reasonable workloads
carga de trabalho razoável
1. An amount of work that is fair, manageable, and not excessive, allowing an employee to complete tasks within normal working hours without undue stress
The company prides itself on offering employees a reasonable workload to maintain work-life balance.
A empresa se orgulha de oferecer aos funcionários uma carga de trabalho razoável para manter o equilíbrio entre vida profissional e pessoal.
2. A volume of tasks that is proportionate to available time, resources, and the employee's capacity
After the restructuring, employees finally have a reasonable workload instead of being overworked.
Após a reestruturação, os funcionários finalmente têm uma carga de trabalho razoável em vez de estarem sobrecarregados.
In Brazil, the concept of 'carga de trabalho razoável' has gained importance in recent years as labor laws strengthen and companies compete for talent. The term reflects growing awareness of employee rights and mental health. In the US, 'reasonable workload' is a common phrase in HR discussions and employment negotiations, reflecting corporate culture discussions about work-life balance and employee retention. Both cultures increasingly recognize this as essential to workplace satisfaction and legal compliance.
NYC Slang
fair shake / fair deal (informal equivalent suggesting equitable treatment)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
manageable workloadfair workloadmoderate workloadappropriate workloadbalanced workload
Antonyms / Antônimos
excessive workloadoverwhelming workloadunreasonable workloadheavy workloadunmanageable workload

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
carga de trabalho razoável
Standard usage in corporate environments across Brazil
São Paulo
carga de trabalho adequada
Alternative term commonly used in business districts
Rio de Janeiro
volume de trabalho justo
Less formal variation used in casual professional contexts
Portugal
carga de trabalho razoável / volume de trabalho apropriado
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; standard HR and labor terminology

Related Words

work-life balancejob satisfactionemployee wellnessworkload distributionproductivityburnouttime management

Related Idioms & Phrases

bite off more than you can chew (opposite: having a reasonable workload)
have a lot on one's plate (opposite concept)
keep a level playing field (related to fair distribution)
carry one's weight (related to appropriate responsibility)
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