Restaff: meaning, definitions and examples

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restaff

 

[ ˌriːˈstæf ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

business context

To restaff means to replace or add personnel to an organization or team. This often occurs in response to staff turnover, organizational restructuring, or the need for new skills. Companies may restaff to improve productivity, adapt to changes in market conditions, or implement new strategies. The process can involve hiring new employees, redistributing current staff, or training existing staff to take on new roles. Effective restaffing is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and ensuring that a business can meet its objectives.

Synonyms

hire, recruit, replace

Examples of usage

  • The company needed to restaff after several employees left.
  • During the merger, they decided to restaff the management team.
  • To improve customer service, the organization chose to restaff its support department.

Translations

Translations of the word "restaff" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recontratar

🇮🇳 फिर से स्टाफ करना

🇩🇪 neu einstellen

🇮🇩 menyusun kembali

🇺🇦 переставити

🇵🇱 ponownie zatrudnić

🇯🇵 再雇用する

🇫🇷 réembaucher

🇪🇸 reestructurar

🇹🇷 yeniden personel almak

🇰🇷 재고용하다

🇸🇦 إعادة توظيف

🇨🇿 znovu zaměstnat

🇸🇰 opäť zamestnať

🇨🇳 重新雇佣

🇸🇮 ponovno zaposliti

🇮🇸 endurráða

🇰🇿 қайта жұмысқа алу

🇬🇪 მორიგება

🇦🇿 yenidən işə götürmək

🇲🇽 reestructurar

Etymology

The word 'restaff' is a compound word formed from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again' or 'anew', and the word 'staff', which originates from the Old English 'stæf', meaning 'a support' or 'pole'. The usage of 'staff' to refer to a group of people providing work, especially in a professional setting, dates back to the late 19th century. The addition of the prefix 're-' indicates a return to a previous state or an iteration of a process. The term has become increasingly relevant in modern business terminology, particularly in discussions concerning human resources and organizational management. As businesses are constantly evolving and facing challenges, the concept of restaffing emphasizes the importance of having the right people in the right roles to achieve success.