Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with workforce in American Collocation
workforce
noun
singular
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ˈwɜrkˌfɔrs/
with good skills and qualifications
competent
educated
highly-skilled
multi-skilled
qualified
skilled
trained
well-educated
well-trained
world-class
Running a boatyard that takes on a wide range of work requires a skilled workforce.
willing to work hard
committed
dedicated
loyal
motivated
productive
well-motivated
A well-trained and motivated local workforce is crucial.
able to change jobs easily
flexible
mobile
Our economic future depends on a highly skilled and flexible workforce.
all the workforce
entire
total
whole
Our only stipulation is that it really must be shares for all, offered across the company’s entire workforce.
employ a workforce
employ
There is a clear business case for recruiters employing a more diverse workforce in terms of age.
enter/leave the workforce
enter
leave
This is a time of year when many young people are entering the workforce.
increase/reduce a workforce
cut
expand
increase
reduce
This section outlines the strategies the NHS is using to expand its workforce.