labor resources
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3.3
- noun
- /ˈleɪbər rɪˈsɔrsɪz/
- US
:
recursos laborales
- In some agricultural provinces—where farmers need labor resources—extra children, usually males, are allowed.
Examples
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You'll be pleased to know that I've approved additional labor resources.
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Cuyler also tapped into the city's extensive labor resources.
Academic text (2007) -
One of the secrets of the success of the East Asian Tiger economies was their efficient use of capital and labor resources during their rise to prominence.
Academic text (2005) -
In Paucartambo, recent changes in the regional economy and society, especially increased commercialization of produce and labor, have impelled most households to reallocate their land and labor resources.
Academic text (1991) -
The manager discussed plans to improve our labor resources for the upcoming project.
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Companies must adapt to changes in labor resources to remain competitive in the market.
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Investing in training can enhance the skills of existing labor resources within the organization.
Synonyms
249
2.4
All the people who work in a company, industry, or country
81
3.7
The number of people who can do work in a company or area
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2.2
All the people in a country who can and are available to work
4
3.7
A group of workers available for companies to hire
How Many
- US
1
3.3
- US
4
3.7
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase 'labor resources' is compositionally built from 'labor' (workers) + 'resources' (available supply), so its meaning as the available supply of workers follows directly from the constituents and standard English noun-noun compounding. This is a common, cross-linguistic naming pattern (e.g. Spanish 'recursos laborales'), so an average B1 learner who knows both words would readily infer the MWE meaning.
Etymology
Labor resources comes from the idea of labor, meaning 'people who work', and resources, meaning 'things you can use'. Imagine a manager opening a toolbox filled with people ready to help, and that image explains why 'labor resources' means the 'available supply of workers' for a company or country.