worker immobility
[/ˈwɜːrkər ɪˌmoʊˈbɪləti/]
nounpl: worker immobilities
imobilidade do trabalhador
1. The inability or unwillingness of workers to change jobs, relocate, or move to different positions due to economic, social, or geographical constraints
Worker immobility in rural areas limits job opportunities and economic growth.
A imobilidade do trabalhador em áreas rurais limita as oportunidades de emprego e o crescimento econômico.
2. A labor market condition where workers face barriers to geographic or occupational mobility, reducing labor market efficiency
High housing costs contribute to worker immobility in major metropolitan areas.
Os altos custos de habitação contribuem para a imobilidade do trabalhador nas principais áreas metropolitanas.
3. The lack of fluidity in the labor force due to factors such as skill mismatches, credential requirements, or family ties
Worker immobility due to lack of training prevents workers from accessing better employment.
A imobilidade do trabalhador devido à falta de treinamento impede o acesso a melhores empregos.
This term is primarily used in economic and labor policy discourse in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, worker immobility is often discussed in relation to informal employment, regional development disparities, and skills gaps. In the USA, it relates to healthcare access tied to employment, student debt affecting relocation, and geographic wage disparities. The concept has gained prominence in discussions about economic inequality and labor market efficiency in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
stuck in a rut (job-wise)
unable to move up the ladder
trapped in a position
lacking career flexibility
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