Meaning
The total number of people employed or available for work in a company, industry, or country. It refers to all workers collectively, not just individuals.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: Noun (countable/uncountable, usually singular when referring to a group).
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Common patterns:
- "the workforce of + company/country"
- "a skilled workforce"
- "increase/decrease/reduce the workforce"
Common Phrases
- "the global workforce"
- "skilled workforce"
- "diverse workforce"
- "workforce reduction"
- "enter the workforce"
Collocations
- Adjectives + workforce: skilled, qualified, diverse, growing, aging
- Verbs + workforce: employ, train, reduce, expand, manage
- Workforce + nouns: workforce development, workforce participation, workforce planning
Examples
- The company plans to expand its workforce by 20% next year.
- Japan is facing challenges due to its aging workforce.
- A skilled workforce is essential for the success of the technology sector.
- After graduation, she quickly entered the workforce.
- Workforce diversity can lead to more innovative solutions.
- The government is investing in workforce training programs.
- Many industries reduced their workforce during the economic recession.
- The global workforce has become increasingly interconnected.
Synonyms or Related
- staff
- employees
- personnel
- crew
- team
Antonym
- unemployment
- jobless population
- nonworking population