Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
workforce
noun
/ˈwɜːrkfɔːrs/
Definition
The group of people engaged in work or employment.
Examples
- Many companies are struggling to find skilled workers in the current workforce.
- The workforce in the tech industry has grown rapidly over the past decade.
- Training programs help improve the skills of the existing workforce.
Meaning
The total number of workers available or employed in a particular industry or area.
Synonyms
- staff
- employees
- personnel
- labor force
- manpower
