Staffing: meaning, definitions and examples

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staffing

 

[ ˈstafɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business

The process of hiring and training employees for an organization.

Synonyms

employment, recruitment

Examples of usage

  • The company is currently undergoing a staffing reorganization.
  • Effective staffing is crucial for the success of any business.
Context #2 | Noun

healthcare

The act of assigning healthcare professionals to provide care to patients.

Synonyms

rostering, scheduling

Examples of usage

  • The hospital's staffing levels were inadequate during the pandemic.
  • Proper staffing ratios are essential for patient safety.

Translations

Translations of the word "staffing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recrutamento

🇮🇳 कर्मचारी प्रबंधन

🇩🇪 Personalbeschaffung

🇮🇩 perekrutan

🇺🇦 набір персоналу

🇵🇱 rekrutacja

🇯🇵 人員配置

🇫🇷 recrutement

🇪🇸 contratación

🇹🇷 işe alım

🇰🇷 채용

🇸🇦 توظيف

🇨🇿 nábor

🇸🇰 nábor

🇨🇳 招聘

🇸🇮 zaposlovanje

🇮🇸 ráðning

🇰🇿 қызметкерлерді жинақтау

🇬🇪 დასაქმება

🇦🇿 işə qəbul

🇲🇽 contratación

Etymology

The term 'staffing' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the Middle English word 'staff' meaning 'group of employees.' It has since evolved to encompass the process of managing personnel in various industries.

See also: staff.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,461, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.