What does "staffing" mean?

1. (hiring and management) the process of finding, hiring, and managing the people who work for a company. 2. (the group of workers) the group of people needed to complete a specific project or task.

How do you use "staffing"?

Often used as an uncountable noun or as a gerund in business contexts.

staffing

US //ˈstæfɪŋ// UK //stˈɑːfɪŋ// staffing

1 hiring and management (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Academic

the process of finding, hiring, and managing the people who work for a company.

the administrative process of recruiting and managing personnel within an organisation.

Example

The hospital is having trouble with staffing because many nurses are retiring.

Example

Effective staffing requires a delicate balance between budget constraints and the operational need for skilled personnel during peak hours.

Usage

Often used as an uncountable noun or as a gerund in business contexts.
- recruitment
- hiring
- personnel management
2 the group of workers (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

the group of people needed to complete a specific project or task.

the specific body of personnel assigned to a particular project, department, or shift.

Example

We need to increase our staffing for the summer festival next month.

Example

The current staffing for the research department is insufficient to meet the aggressive deadlines set by the board of directors.