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overstaffing

/ˌoʊvərˈstæfɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does overstaffing mean?

noun

The state of having more employees than are needed to perform the work, often resulting in unnecessary costs and inefficiencies.

Example

"The company's overstaffing led to a significant increase in labor costs, which ultimately affected their bottom line."

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