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Common collocations with workforce in American Collocation

workforce noun singular

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.