workplace
noun
work·place
ˈwərk-ˌplās 
plural workplaces
: a place (such as an office, shop, or factory) where people work
a safe and welcoming workplace
… was passionate about creating more diversity in the workplace …—
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—often used before another nounKate Briquelet and Noah Kirschworkplace culture
workplace policies
a healthy workplace environment
compare worksite
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Foul language will not be tolerated in the workplace.
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Banks also suggests setting boundaries around discriminatory comments in the workplace by calling them out and setting clear expectations around communication.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 27 Jan. 2025
Any woman who has been inappropriately touched in the workplace will recognize Ms. Lively’s discomfort.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025
Ironic Twist In a reply in the Reddit thread, the OP noted that literally a day before her conversation with her manager, her company held a meeting on gender diversity and how unconscious bias is affecting women in the workplace.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
Some rights groups launched plans to protect immigrants in the event of arrests at schools or workplaces.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 25 Jan. 2025
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 27 Jan. 2025
Any woman who has been inappropriately touched in the workplace will recognize Ms. Lively’s discomfort.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025
Ironic Twist In a reply in the Reddit thread, the OP noted that literally a day before her conversation with her manager, her company held a meeting on gender diversity and how unconscious bias is affecting women in the workplace.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
Some rights groups launched plans to protect immigrants in the event of arrests at schools or workplaces.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 25 Jan. 2025
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“Workplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workplace. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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