Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overstaffed
Adjective
/ˌoʊvərˈstæft/
Definition
Having more employees than is necessary or desirable for a given task or operation.
Examples
- The company was criticized for being overstaffed, which led to bloated payroll expenses.
- After the merger, several departments became overstaffed, prompting management to initiate layoffs.
- Being overstaffed can reduce employee productivity, as there may not be enough work to keep everyone busy.
Meaning
When an organization is described as overstaffed, it indicates that there are too many workers for the amount of work that needs to be done, potentially leading to inefficiencies and higher costs.
Synonyms
- Excessively staffed
- Overmanned
- Overloaded
