reducing work efficiency

[rɪˈdjuːsɪŋ wɜːrk ɪˈfɪʃənsi]
verb phrase / noun phrase
redução da eficiência do trabalho
1. The process of decreasing the rate of productivity, output, or effectiveness in work performance
The outdated software is reducing work efficiency across the entire department.
O software desatualizado está reduzindo a eficiência do trabalho em todo o departamento.
2. Factors or actions that cause a decline in how productively work is accomplished
Constant interruptions are reducing work efficiency and morale among employees.
As interrupções constantes estão reduzindo a eficiência do trabalho e o moral dos funcionários.
In Brazilian corporate culture, discussions about work efficiency are common in management meetings and organizational development contexts. The concept is often addressed through initiatives like 'lean management' (gestão enxuta) and continuous improvement programs. In the USA, this phrase is frequently used in HR discussions and performance reviews to identify areas needing intervention.
NYC Slang
killing productivity / tanking efficiency
Synonyms / Sinônimos
decreasing productivitylowering work outputdiminishing performanceimpairing productivityhampering efficiency
Antonyms / Antônimos
increasing work efficiencyboosting productivityimproving performanceenhancing outputoptimizing workflow

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
redução da eficiência do trabalho
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
queda de produtividade
More common in corporate/business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
diminuição do rendimento
Common colloquial alternative
Portugal
redução da eficiência laboral
More formal; uses 'laboral' instead of 'do trabalho'

Related Words

productivityperformance metricsworkplace optimizationoperational efficiencytime managementbottleneck

Related Idioms & Phrases

a wrench in the works
putting a damper on things
working at half speed
hitting a productivity slump
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