workforce flexibility
[/ˈwɜːrkfɔːrs flɛkˈsɪbɪləti/]
noun phrase
flexibilidade da força de trabalho
1. The ability of a company to quickly adapt its workforce size, skills, and work arrangements in response to changing business needs and market conditions
The company improved its workforce flexibility by implementing remote work options and flexible scheduling.
A empresa melhorou sua flexibilidade da força de trabalho implementando opções de trabalho remoto e horários flexíveis.
2. The capacity of employees to work in different roles, locations, or time arrangements as required by organizational demands
Workforce flexibility allows employees to balance work and personal commitments while meeting business objectives.
A flexibilidade da força de trabalho permite que os funcionários equilibrem compromissos profissionais e pessoais enquanto atendem aos objetivos comerciais.
3. The strategic organizational practice of adjusting labor resources, including hiring, outsourcing, and cross-training, to optimize operational efficiency
The manufacturer's workforce flexibility strategy included training workers for multiple production roles.
A estratégia de flexibilidade da força de trabalho do fabricante incluiu treinar trabalhadores para múltiplas funções de produção.
Workforce flexibility has become increasingly important in both Brazilian and American business cultures since the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated remote work adoption. In Brazil, it reflects the growing modernization of labor practices, though traditional employment relationships remain common. In the USA, it's deeply embedded in corporate strategy and is often highlighted as a competitive advantage. The concept balances employer needs for operational efficiency with employee demands for work-life balance, representing a significant shift from 20th-century rigid employment models.
Related Idioms & Phrases
adapt to changing times
meet the demands of the market
a flexible approach to staffing
keeping employees on their toes
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