waning competencies
[/ˈweɪnɪŋ kəmˈpɛtənsiz/]
noun phrasepl: N/A (already plural)
competências em declínio
1. Skills, abilities, or expertise that are gradually decreasing or becoming less effective over time
The employee's waning competencies in outdated software made her position increasingly vulnerable.
As competências em declínio do funcionário em software desatualizado tornaram sua posição cada vez mais vulnerável.
2. Professional capabilities that are deteriorating due to lack of use, practice, or technological advancement
As the industry evolved, several workers faced waning competencies that required immediate retraining.
À medida que a indústria evoluía, vários trabalhadores enfrentaram competências em declínio que exigiam reciclagem imediata.
This term is commonly used in corporate and HR contexts in both Brazil and the USA when discussing workforce aging, technological disruption, and the need for continuous professional development. In Brazil, it reflects concerns about workforce adaptability in a rapidly changing economy, while in the USA it's often associated with discussions about retraining programs and the future of work.
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