workplace
noun
work·place
ˈwərk-ˌplās 
plural workplaces
: a place (such as an office, shop, or factory) where people work
a safe and welcoming workplace
… was passionate about creating more diversity in the workplace …—
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—often used before another nounKate Briquelet and Noah Kirschworkplace culture
workplace policies
a healthy workplace environment
compare worksite
Examples of workplace in a Sentence
Foul language will not be tolerated in the workplace.
Recent Examples on the Web
Many organizations are grappling with how to manage A.I. in the workplace.
—Roxane Gay, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2024
Today, there are five generations working side by side in the workplace, including boomers and Gen Xers.
—Martha Boudreau, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2024
According to the union, labor leaders spent around eight months discussing workplace issues with casting assistants before Thursday’s announcement.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Apr. 2024
My boyfriend bought a car but then was laid off because of low profits at his workplace.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2024
Employers can also prevent employees from speaking out about abusive workplace conditions, even enforcing gag orders on former employees who file wrongful termination lawsuits.
—Sheri Berman, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
Cancer patients who worked for employers that don't allow workplace accommodations such as flexible schedules or remote work were less likely to keep a job during cancer treatment, the study said.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
Workers sign cards for representation in a bargaining committee that will negotiate with their employers on issues such as wages, benefits and workplace safety.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 15 Apr. 2024
The lighting-fast advancements in AI have necessitated some guardrails and a developing philosophy on how to ethically incorporate the technology into the workplace.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2024
Roxane Gay, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2024
Today, there are five generations working side by side in the workplace, including boomers and Gen Xers.
—Martha Boudreau, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2024
According to the union, labor leaders spent around eight months discussing workplace issues with casting assistants before Thursday’s announcement.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Apr. 2024
My boyfriend bought a car but then was laid off because of low profits at his workplace.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2024
Employers can also prevent employees from speaking out about abusive workplace conditions, even enforcing gag orders on former employees who file wrongful termination lawsuits.
—Sheri Berman, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
Cancer patients who worked for employers that don't allow workplace accommodations such as flexible schedules or remote work were less likely to keep a job during cancer treatment, the study said.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
Workers sign cards for representation in a bargaining committee that will negotiate with their employers on issues such as wages, benefits and workplace safety.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 15 Apr. 2024
The lighting-fast advancements in AI have necessitated some guardrails and a developing philosophy on how to ethically incorporate the technology into the workplace.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Workplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workplace. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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