Opt for Employee or Team Member Over Manpower

Avoid outdated terms like “manpower” or “working men.” Instead, choose words like “employees,” “staff,” or “team members” which do not suggest any specific gender.

Avoid outdated terms like “manpower” or “working men.” Instead, choose words like “employees,” “staff,” or “team members” which do not suggest any specific gender.

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