work expansion

[/wɜːrk ɪkˈspænʃən/]
nounpl: work expansions
expansão do trabalho
1. The increase in the scope, volume, or scale of work activities or projects within an organization or role
The company approved work expansion to include three new departments.
A empresa aprovou a expansão do trabalho para incluir três novos departamentos.
2. The process of extending or enlarging existing work responsibilities, tasks, or job duties
Work expansion often requires additional training and resources.
A expansão do trabalho frequentemente requer treinamento adicional e recursos.
3. Organizational growth that involves adding new projects, operations, or business lines
The startup's work expansion into European markets was successful.
A expansão do trabalho da startup nos mercados europeus foi bem-sucedida.
In Brazilian business culture, work expansion is often viewed as a positive development indicating organizational health and employee advancement opportunities. It's commonly discussed in performance reviews and career development plans. In Portugal, the term 'alargamento de funções' is frequently used in labor negotiations and employment contracts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
job enlargementscope expansiontask expansionbusiness growthoperational scaling
Antonyms / Antônimos
work reductiondownsizingcontractionjob eliminationscaling down

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
expansão do trabalho
Standard term used in business and HR contexts
São Paulo
expansão do trabalho / alargamento do trabalho
Used in corporate and industrial settings
Rio de Janeiro
expansão do trabalho
Common in service sector and public administration
Portugal
expansão do trabalho / alargamento de funções
Alternative term 'alargamento de funções' is also commonly used

Related Words

expansiongrowthscalingbusiness developmentorganizational growthproject management

Related Idioms & Phrases

expand one's workload
growth opportunity
take on more responsibilities
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