Workforce Meaning in English

word

US

ˈwɝkˌfɔɹs

WURK-forss

UK

wˈɜːkfɔːs

WURK-fawss

Definition

All the people who are available or employed to work in a company, country, or area.

Usage & Nuances

'Workforce' can refer to employees of an organization or all working people in a region or industry. Often used in business, management, or economic contexts. Common phrases: 'diverse workforce', 'skilled workforce', 'the size of the workforce'. Not used for individual workers.

• Spanish: fuerza laboral - plantilla
• Portuguese (BR): força de trabalho - quadro de funcionários
• Portuguese (PT): força de trabalho - quadro de pessoal
• Chinese (Simplified): 劳动力 - 员工队伍
• Chinese (Traditional): 勞動力 - 員工隊伍
• Hindi: कर्मचारी (कर्मचारियों का समूह) - श्रमिक वर्ग
• Arabic: القوى العاملة - العمالة
• Bengali: কর্মীসংখ্যা - কর্মবল
• Russian: работающая сила - рабочий коллектив
• Japanese: 労働力
• Vietnamese: lực lượng lao động
• Korean: 노동력 - 인력
• Turkish: işgücü
• Urdu: افرادی قوت
• Indonesian: tenaga kerja

Example Sentences

The company increased its workforce last year.

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Our workforce is very diverse.

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They are training the workforce for new technology.

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A shrinking workforce is a major challenge for the country’s economy.

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We're looking to add more women to our workforce.

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The tech industry’s workforce is constantly evolving.

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