work force
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Definition
- Noun:
- The total number of people available for work in a particular area, company, or industry: This refers to the collective body of individuals who are employed or who are available for employment.
Usage
- The term "work force" is used to describe the labor pool from which employers draw. It can refer to a national population, the employees of a specific company, or the available workers in a sector.
- It is typically used in economic, business, and sociological contexts when discussing employment, labor markets, productivity, or demographics.
Examples
- Noun:
- The new factory will employ a significant portion of the local work force.
- A skilled work force is essential for economic growth.
- The company is investing in training to develop its work force.
Advanced Usage
- "to enter the work force": to begin seeking or obtaining employment, typically after finishing education.
- She entered the work force with a degree in engineering.
- "to join the work force": similar to "enter," meaning to become part of the body of employed people.
- Every year, new graduates join the work force.
Variants and Related Words
- Workforce (noun): A common alternative spelling as a single word. The meaning is identical.
- The company's workforce is highly diverse.
- Labor force (noun): A very close synonym, often used interchangeably in economic reports.
- The national labor force participation rate has increased.
Synonyms
- Labor pool: The supply of available workers.
- Manpower: (This term is sometimes considered dated or gender-specific) The number of people available for work.
- Employees: Specifically refers to people who are currently working for a company or organization (a subset of the broader "work force").
Related Phrases
- Workforce development: Programs and policies aimed at enhancing the skills and capabilities of workers.
- The government initiative focuses on workforce development in the technology sector.
- Workforce planning: The process of analyzing and forecasting the workforce needs of an organization.
- Effective workforce planning helps companies prepare for future challenges.
Noun
- the force of workers available