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workforce inefficiency

[/ˈwɜːrkfɔːrs ɪnɪˈfɪʃənsi/]
nounfemininepl: workforce inefficiencies / ineficiências da força de trabalho
ineficiência da força de trabalho
1. Lack of productivity or poor performance in the workforce; the state of workers not performing their duties effectively or optimally
The company struggled with workforce inefficiency due to outdated equipment and poor management.
A empresa enfrentava ineficiência da força de trabalho devido ao equipamento obsoleto e à má gestão.
2. Waste of time, resources, or effort in the execution of work tasks
Workforce inefficiency resulted in missed deadlines and increased operational costs.
A ineficiência da força de trabalho resultou em prazos perdidos e custos operacionais aumentados.
NYC Slang
dead weight; people dragging down productivity
Synonyms
lack of productivitypoor performancelow efficiencyoperational inefficiencylabor inefficiency
Antonyms
workforce efficiencyhigh productivityoptimal performanceoperational excellence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ineficiência da força de trabalho
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
ineficiência operacional da mão de obra
More formal business context
Portugal
ineficiência da mão de obra
Common in European Portuguese business terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

dead weight on the team
not pulling one's weight
running on empty
spinning wheels
lack of hustle
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