unstable workforce
[/ʌnˈsteɪbəl ˈwɜrkfɔrs/]
noun phrasepl: unstable workforces
força de trabalho instável
1. A group of employees characterized by high turnover rates, frequent job changes, lack of job security, or irregular employment patterns
The retail industry is known for its unstable workforce due to seasonal hiring and low wages.
O setor de varejo é conhecido por sua força de trabalho instável devido à contratação sazonal e aos baixos salários.
2. Workers employed on temporary, part-time, or gig-based contracts with limited job tenure and benefits
The company struggled with productivity because of its unstable workforce with constant staff changes.
A empresa lutou com a produtividade por causa de sua força de trabalho instável com mudanças constantes de pessoal.
3. Employment situation lacking consistency, predictability, or long-term commitment from either employer or employee
Economic uncertainty created an unstable workforce across multiple industries.
A incerteza econômica criou uma força de trabalho instável em vários setores.
In Brazil, the concept of unstable workforce (força de trabalho instável) is particularly relevant given the growth of informal economy and gig work. The term is frequently used in labor union discussions, academic research on employment, and government policies addressing worker protections. In the USA, this phenomenon relates to broader discussions about job displacement, wage stagnation, and the rise of the gig economy. Both countries use this term when discussing economic challenges and worker vulnerability.
NYC Slang
precarious gig workers; the hustle crew
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