insufficient staff
[ɪn.səˈfɪʃ.ənt stæf]
noun phrase
pessoal insuficiente
1. a situation where the number of employees or workers is not adequate to meet the demands or requirements of a job, organization, or task
The hospital faced insufficient staff during the pandemic, leading to longer wait times.
O hospital enfrentou pessoal insuficiente durante a pandemia, levando a tempos de espera mais longos.
2. inadequate workforce that cannot effectively handle workload or operational needs
Due to insufficient staff, the restaurant had to close early on weekends.
Devido ao pessoal insuficiente, o restaurante teve que fechar mais cedo nos fins de semana.
In Brazil, discussions about 'pessoal insuficiente' are common in healthcare, hospitality, and service sectors, particularly during peak seasons or crises. In the USA, 'insufficient staff' became especially prominent during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting various industries and becoming a focal point in labor negotiations and workplace discourse.
NYC Slang
short-staffed / we're short-handed
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