segmented work
[SEG-men-tid wurk]
nounpl: segmented works
trabalho segmentado
1. Work that is divided into distinct, separate tasks or phases, often performed by different workers or teams with limited interaction between segments
The assembly line relies on segmented work, where each employee completes one specific task before passing the product along.
A linha de montagem depende do trabalho segmentado, onde cada funcionário completa uma tarefa específica antes de passar o produto adiante.
2. Employment characterized by fragmented job duties, often part-time or temporary in nature, lacking continuity or integration
Many gig workers experience segmented work, jumping between multiple short-term projects with no long-term stability.
Muitos trabalhadores de economia de bicos experimentam trabalho segmentado, alternando entre múltiplos projetos de curto prazo sem estabilidade de longo prazo.
3. Work divided by skill level, demographic characteristics, or specialization, often resulting in workplace segregation
Segmented work markets can perpetuate inequality when certain groups are confined to lower-wage positions.
Mercados de trabalho segmentado podem perpetuar a desigualdade quando certos grupos são confinados a posições de menor salário.
In Brazil, segmented work is increasingly common due to economic pressures and the growth of the informal economy and gig work sector. The term is frequently used in labor studies and sociological discussions about workplace inequality and precarious employment. In the USA, 'segmented work' often appears in discussions about supply chain management, manufacturing efficiency, and labor market stratification, reflecting different concerns between industrial and service-based economies.
NYC Slang
side hustle, gig work (when referring to fragmented employment)
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