B2noun 2K

Workforce

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈwɜːkfɔːs/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈwɜːrkfɔːrs/"]/

Meaning of Workforce

all the people who work for a particular company, organization, etc.

In simple words: The group of people who work for a company or in a place.

Workforce in a sentence

• The company's workforce has grown significantly over the past year.
• Technology has transformed the workforce by automating many routine tasks.
• An aging workforce poses challenges for industries relying on manual labor.
• The government introduced policies to support the skilled workforce in the region.
• During the economic downturn, many small businesses had to reduce their workforce.
• Efforts to diversify the workforce helped the company improve creativity and innovation.

How to use Workforce

Use 'workforce' to refer to employees in various contexts, like business or industry discussions. Avoid using it in casual conversations about non-work topics.

Grammar pattern

workforce + is/are + complement

Memory hint

Think of a 'force' of workers — they are powerful together.

Related words

Collocations with Workforce

• educated
• qualified
• skilled
• employ
• have
• cut
• fall
• double
• increase
• among a/​the workforce
• in a/​the workforce
• a member of the workforce
• educated
• qualified
• skilled
• employ
• have
• cut
• fall
• double
• increase
• among a/​the workforce
• in a/​the workforce
• a member of the workforce

Synonyms for Workforce

• staff

Opposites of Workforce

• unemployment
• idleness

Common mistakes with Workforce

• Confusing 'workforce' with 'staff' — 'staff' often implies a smaller or specific group.
• Using 'workforce' in singular form when it should be plural.
• Mixing up 'workforce' with 'workforce development', which is a more specific term.

Frequently asked questions about Workforce

What does Workforce mean?

The group of people who work for a company or in a place.

What is the definition of Workforce?

all the people who work for a particular company, organization, etc.

How do you use Workforce in a sentence?

The company's workforce has grown significantly over the past year.

Can you give another example of Workforce?

Technology has transformed the workforce by automating many routine tasks.

What are synonyms for Workforce?

Common alternatives include staff.

What is the opposite of Workforce?

Opposite meanings include unemployment, idleness.

What words go with Workforce?

It commonly pairs with educated, qualified, skilled, employ, have, cut, fall, double, increase, among a/​the workforce, in a/​the workforce, a member of the workforce, educated, qualified, skilled, employ, have, cut, fall, double, increase, among a/​the workforce, in a/​the workforce, a member of the workforce.

What are common mistakes when using Workforce?

Confusing 'workforce' with 'staff' — 'staff' often implies a smaller or specific group. Using 'workforce' in singular form when it should be plural. Mixing up 'workforce' with 'workforce development', which is a more specific term.

How do you pronounce Workforce?

US: /["/ˈwɜːrkfɔːrs/"]/, UK: /["/ˈwɜːkfɔːs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Workforce?

Use 'workforce' to refer to employees in various contexts, like business or industry discussions. Avoid using it in casual conversations about non-work topics.

What CEFR level is Workforce?

"Workforce" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.