workforce

simple noun62 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.6
skilled workforce8.5
local workforce8.3

Refers to the workforce from the surrounding area.

qualified workforce8.2
trained workforce8.1
educated workforce8.0
total workforce8.0
entire workforce7.9
flexible workforce7.8
large workforce7.7
small workforce7.6
mobile workforce7.5
diverse workforce7.5
motivated workforce7.4
committed workforce7.2
multicultural workforce7.0
ageing/aging workforce6.9
declining workforce6.8
a member of the workforce8.4

An individual person who works.

in the workforce8.7

To describe being part of the group of working people.

reduce the workforce8.6
cut the workforce8.5
have a workforce8.2
employ a workforce8.0
increase the workforce7.9
expand the workforce7.8
enter the workforce7.5

To start working for the first time.

leave the workforce7.4

To stop working, e.g., for retirement.

the workforce increases6.8
the workforce falls6.5