labor forces

/lˈeɪbər ˈfɔrsɪz/

NOUN

1. People available for employment

The collective group of people available for employment, including those currently employed and those unemployed who are actively seeking work.

1.1. Workforce and economically active population

Used to describe the overall population of people who are employed or available and seeking employment within a country, economy, industry, or labor market.

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Examples

  • The shifting demographics impact the composition of labor forces worldwide.
  • Companies are adapting their strategies to the changing needs of diverse labor forces.
  • Economic policies influence the dynamics of labor forces within a country.
  • Advances in technology have reshaped the skills required in modern labor forces.
  • The government is investing in education and training to enhance the capabilities of the labor forces.

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