workforce

3 definitions • 11 examples

the group of people who work in a company, industry, country, etc.:

The majority of factories in the region have a workforce of 50 to 100 (people).

Much of the workforce in the banking sector is/are affected by the new legislation.

all the people who work for a company or organization:

As CEO, she is responsible for a workforce of 29,000 people.

Further strikes could threaten the job security of the entire 2,000-strong workforce.

Half the workforce was laid off.

The company has a very diverse workforce.

cut/slash/expand a workforce The group has announced it intends to cut its workforce by 15%.

the people who are available for work in a particular area, country, or industry:

the UK, US, etc. workforce

The government is determined to create a skilled workforce capable of preparing the country for a fast-paced global economy.

Schools are working increasingly with businesses to fill gaps in the workforce.

Graduate employees are entering the workforce with too few business skills, according to research.