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staffing

/ˈstæfɪŋ/
the process of hiring and managing employees

The company is currently focusing on staffing for its new office.

The company is currently hiring and managing employees for its new office.


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.

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.

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

Synonyms

hiringrecruitmentemployment

Antonyms

layoffsdownsizing

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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