reducing productivity

[rɪˈduːsɪŋ prɑːˈdʌktɪvɪti]
verb phrase / gerund construction
reduzindo a produtividade
1. the process of decreasing the rate of output, efficiency, or effectiveness in work or production
Excessive meetings are reducing productivity in our office.
Reuniões excessivas estão reduzindo a produtividade em nosso escritório.
2. causing a decline in the amount of work completed per unit of time or resource
Poor internet connection is reducing productivity for remote workers.
Conexão de internet ruim está reduzindo a produtividade dos trabalhadores remotos.
3. lowering the capacity or capability to produce results efficiently
Staff turnover is reducing productivity across all departments.
A rotatividade de pessoal está reduzindo a produtividade em todos os departamentos.
In Brazilian business culture, discussing 'reduzindo a produtividade' is common in corporate environments, particularly in São Paulo's financial sector. The phrase reflects concerns about workplace efficiency and is frequently used in performance reviews and management discussions. In the USA, especially in NYC corporate settings, this concern is often framed in terms of 'ROI' and 'bottom line impact,' whereas in Brazil, there's more emphasis on operational flow and team dynamics.
NYC Slang
killing productivity / tanking our output
Synonyms / Sinônimos
decreasing productivitylowering efficiencyimpairing outputhampering performancediminishing production
Antonyms / Antônimos
increasing productivityboosting efficiencyenhancing outputimproving performancemaximizing production

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
reduzindo a produtividade
standard usage in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
reduzindo a produtividade / diminuindo o rendimento
both forms used interchangeably in local business
São Paulo
reduzindo a produtividade / comprometendo a produtividade
corporate centers often use more formal variant 'comprometendo'
Portugal
reduzindo a produtividade / diminuindo a produção
Portuguese speakers may prefer 'diminuindo' slightly more than Brazilians

Related Words

productivityefficiencyoutputperformance metricsworkplace effectivenessbottleneckdecline

Related Idioms & Phrases

bottleneck reducing productivity
reducing productivity on the job
reducing productivity at work
factors reducing productivity
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