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
Related Idioms & Phrases
bottleneck reducing productivity
reducing productivity on the job
reducing productivity at work
factors reducing productivity
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