redundant workforce
[rɪˈdʌndənt ˈwɜrkfɔrs]
noun phrasepl: redundant workforces
força de trabalho redundante
1. Employees or workers whose positions are no longer needed due to technological advancement, organizational restructuring, or economic downturn, often resulting in layoffs or termination of employment
The company identified a redundant workforce following the merger and announced layoffs.
A empresa identificou uma força de trabalho redundante após a fusão e anunciou demissões.
2. Workers who perform duplicate or unnecessary tasks that could be consolidated or eliminated without affecting productivity
After implementing new software, management determined that 30% of the workforce was redundant.
Após implementar novo software, a gerência determinou que 30% da força de trabalho era redundante.
In Brazil, the concept of 'redundant workforce' is often discussed in the context of industrial modernization and corporate restructuring. Labor laws in Brazil provide strong protections for workers, requiring severance packages and advance notice. In the USA and UK, the term is more commonly used in business discussions about efficiency and cost-cutting. In Portugal, similar labor protections exist as part of EU employment law.
NYC Slang
dead weight on the payroll
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