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work incentive

[/wɜːrk ɪnˈsentɪv/]
nounpl: work incentives
incentivo ao trabalho
1. A factor, reward, or motivation that encourages an employee or worker to perform better, be more productive, or maintain employment
The company offered bonuses as a work incentive to increase sales performance.
A empresa ofereceu bônus como incentivo ao trabalho para aumentar o desempenho de vendas.
2. A benefit or program designed to encourage people to seek or maintain employment rather than rely on social assistance
The government introduced work incentives to reduce welfare dependency.
O governo introduziu incentivos ao trabalho para reduzir a dependência de bem-estar social.
Synonyms
motivationincentiveinducementrewardencouragement
Antonyms
disincentivediscouragementpenalty

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
incentivo ao trabalho
Standard term used in HR and labor contexts
Brazil
motivação profissional
Alternative term emphasizing professional motivation
Portugal
incentivo laboral
Common usage in Portuguese employment policies
Brazil
estímulo ao trabalho
Less formal alternative term

Related Idioms & Phrases

carrot and stick
incentive package
financial incentive
tax work incentive
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