workplace

noun

work·place | \ ˈwərk-ˌplās

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Definition of workplace

: a place (such as a shop or factory) where work is done

Examples of workplace in a Sentence

Foul language will not be tolerated in the workplace.

Recent Examples on the Web Instead, the investigation included a reminder about the kinds of behaviors that are not appropriate in the workplace. — Alison Dirr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Probe into complaints finds Milwaukee City Attorney Tearman Spencer not subject to city's anti-harassment policy," 8 Apr. 2021 Studies show men are more likely to commit bullying in the workplace, while women are more likely to be bullied. — Adam Epstein, Quartz, "Why Hollywood keeps enabling abusive movie moguls, even after #MeToo," 7 Apr. 2021 Three in five older workers have experienced or witnessed ageism in the workplace, according to the AARP. — Halley Bondy, NBC News, "'Not Done Yet': Author Bonnie Marcus on how women over 50 can fight and prevent ageism at work," 7 Apr. 2021 Why petty drama matters in the workplace, and other advice on office thievery. — Megan Greenwell, Wired, "Help! My Colleague Is Taking Credit for My Work," 7 Apr. 2021 Connecting the dots, 15% of respondents have never changed their password, and those same unchanged passwords are in the workplace. — Rob Cheng, Forbes, "Issue Company Passwords: One Solution To A Complex And Growing Problem," 6 Apr. 2021 Facebook spokesman Andy Stone said the company is focused on advancing racial justice in the workplace and in recruiting. — Washington Post, "A recruiter joined Facebook to help it meet its diversity targets. He says its hiring practices hurt people of color.," 6 Apr. 2021 What can employers do to support mental health in the workplace? — Rachel Schnalzer, Los Angeles Times, "Newsletter: How to boost mental health at your workplace," 6 Apr. 2021 But sometimes there are things that can get people’s way in terms of getting jobs, being successful in the workplace. — Eoin O'carroll, The Christian Science Monitor, "Equal time? Why time is a social justice issue," 5 Apr. 2021

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“Workplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workplace. Accessed 19 Apr. 2021.

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workplace

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: the office, factory, etc., where people work

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