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Arbeitsverdichtung

work intensification

noun ar-BITES-fer-dikh-tung Rare

Also means

increased workload density

Usage Note

Arbeitsverdichtung describes the phenomenon of employees having to accomplish more tasks in the same or less time, often caused by staff cuts without a reduction in output expectations. It is a common theme in union negotiations.

Examples

"Die Betriebsrätin beklagte die wachsende Arbeitsverdichtung seit der letzten Umstrukturierung."

Natural Translation

The works council representative complained about the growing work intensification since the last restructuring.

Literal Translation

The works-council-woman complained-about the growing work-intensification since the last restructuring.

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