work force

The total number of people who are employed or available for employment in a particular company, industry, or country; the labor pool.

• 🇵🇹Conjunto total de pessoas que trabalham ou estão disponíveis para trabalhar em uma empresa, setor ou país; mão de obra disponível.

1. Employees of an organization B2 formal

   All the people who work for a particular company, industry, or country.

   • The company's workforce has grown by 20% this year.
   • A skilled workforce is essential for economic growth.
   • The factory employs a workforce of over 500 people.

   🇵🇹Mão de obra

2. Labor pool B2 formal

   The total number of people available for work in a specific area or sector.

   • The government is investing in training the local workforce.
   • An aging workforce presents challenges for many industries.
   • The workforce participation rate has increased recently.

   🇵🇹Mão de obra