staffing
n. uncountable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈstæfɪŋ// UK //stˈɑːfɪŋ// staffing
n. the group of people who work for an organization. It also refers to the process of finding and hiring people to do a job.
n. the provision of personnel for an organization or project. Refers both to the act of hiring and the resulting workforce levels.
The hospital is currently facing staffing shortages.
The manager is reviewing the staffing levels to ensure there are enough employees for the holiday rush.
Effective staffing requires a delicate balance between maintaining operational efficiency and managing the high costs associated with a large permanent workforce.
Usage
Typically functions as a gerund noun; often appears in compound forms like 'staffing levels' or 'staffing agency'.