Definition

The process of hiring and managing employees for a company or organization.

Example

The staffing of the new project was completed ahead of schedule.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new staffing changes at work?

Yeah, I heard they are hiring more people for the team.

I think it’s a good idea; we really need better staffing to handle the workload.

Absolutely! It’ll make things a lot smoother for everyone.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Staffing → It is formed from "staff" (from Old English *stæf*, meaning a stick or rod, often used metaphorically for a group of people) and "-ing" (a suffix used to indicate an action or process). The word "staffing" refers to the process of providing or equipping a group of people for a specific purpose or function.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'staff' as a group of people working together, and the '-ing' indicates the action of providing that group. This helps you remember that staffing means the process of organizing a team.

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