Workforce
(noun)
- The people employed in a particular company, industry, or country, considered collectively.
- The total number of people available for employment in a specific area or country.
Origin:
From work + force, first recorded in the early 20th century.
Examples:
- The company is looking to increase the diversity of its workforce.
- The country has a large and skilled workforce.
- The retirement of the baby boomers will significantly impact the workforce.
- Investing in the education and training of the workforce is essential for the country's economic growth.
- The company has implemented several programs to support the mental health of its workforce.