staffing

/ˈstæfɪŋ/
nounIntermediate
💼Business
formal

the process of hiring and managing employees

Effective staffing is crucial for the success of any organization.

Hiring and managing employees properly is essential for any organization's success.

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Often used in human resources and business management contexts.

technical

the number of employees required for a particular task or role

The project requires additional staffing to meet the deadline.

The project needs more employees to complete the work on time.

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Used in planning and scheduling within organizations.

Collocations

staffing levelsthe number of employees requiredstaffing agencya company that provides temporary or permanent employeesstaffing needsthe requirements for hiring employees

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Related Phrases

staffing shortagephrase
a lack of available employees
staffing planphrase
a strategy for hiring and managing employees

💡Pro Tip

Business Context

Use 'staffing' when discussing hiring, recruitment, or employee management in a professional setting.

Gold Rule

Formal Usage

Prefer 'staffing' in formal business and HR contexts over more casual terms like 'hiring'.

📖Word Origin

From 'staff' (a group of employees) + '-ing' (process or action).

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in business and human resources contexts to describe the process of hiring and managing employees.

Word Breakdown

staff
employees or personnel
root
+
-ing
process or action
suffix
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