Can the Word “Bandwidth” Be Use to Describe an Employee’s Capacity for More Work?

Question
Is it acceptable to ask an employee if they have availability for more work by asking if they have "bandwidth"?

Answer
Yes, but not everyone will know what it means, and some people don't care for this metaphor.

Sources:

https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/57935/is-it-proper-to-use-the-word-bandwidth-as-it-relates-to-time-allotment

https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-meaning-when-your-boss-says-Do-you-have-any-bandwidth-for-a-project

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