staff deficit
[/stæf ˈdefɪsɪt/]
nounpl: staff deficits
déficit de pessoal
1. A shortage in the number of employees or workers needed to adequately perform organizational functions
The hospital is operating with a significant staff deficit due to recent resignations.
O hospital está operando com um déficit de pessoal significativo devido aos pedidos de demissão recentes.
2. The gap between the actual number of employees and the required number for optimal operations
The staff deficit in the marketing department has slowed down project completion.
O déficit de pessoal no departamento de marketing retardou a conclusão dos projetos.
In Brazil, staff deficits are a common organizational challenge, particularly in the healthcare, education, and public sectors. Companies often discuss this issue in quarterly reports and strategic meetings. The term is widely used in Portuguese business media and corporate communications, reflecting the ongoing challenges of workforce management in the country's dynamic labor market.
NYC Slang
short-handed / we're running short
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