workforces

noun

Definition of workforcesnext
plural of workforce
as in staffs
a body of persons at work or available for work the office's entire workforce is devoted to a single project right now

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Recent Examples of workforces Optimizing logistics, making sustainability a core priority, fostering resilient workforces, and leveraging AI for growth will set the stage for long-term success. — Rhett Power, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 This city is nearly 40% foreign born, including a sizable chunk of undocumented immigrants, who form part of multiple workforces and whose removal would be devastating. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024 By investing in employees in this way, organizations taking the initiative are not only reducing stress levels but are also creating a culture of caring, gratitude and even a sense of community among their working parent workforces. — Priya Krishnan, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

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