workplaceuncertainty
nounUK /ˈwɜːkpleɪs ʌnˈsɜːtnti/
US /ˈwɜːrkpleɪs ʌnˈsɜːrtnti/
A feeling of not knowing what will happen at work.
The new rules caused workplaceuncertainty among the staff.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A situation where a company's future plans are unclear.
Workplaceuncertainty grew after the merger was announced.
3. Not being sure about your role or tasks at work.
Her workplaceuncertainty made it hard to plan her week.
4. A time when jobs might change or be lost.
Workplaceuncertainty spread when the factory cut shifts.