staff excess

[/stæf ɪkˈses/]
nounpl: staff excesses
excesso de pessoal
1. A situation where an organization has more employees than necessary or required for its operations
The company announced a reduction in force due to staff excess after the merger.
A empresa anunciou uma redução de pessoal devido ao excesso de funcionários após a fusão.
2. The condition of having surplus or redundant workers beyond operational needs
Staff excess in the manufacturing department led to layoffs.
O excesso de pessoal no departamento de manufatura resultou em demissões.
In Brazil and Portugal, 'staff excess' is a serious corporate and labor relations issue. It's commonly discussed in business contexts and often triggers legal consultations regarding workers' rights and severance packages. The term reflects concerns about employment stability and corporate efficiency in both markets.
NYC Slang
dead weight on the payroll
Synonyms / Sinônimos
overstaffingsurplus personnelredundancystaff redundancyexcess workforce
Antonyms / Antônimos
staff shortageunderstaffingstaff deficitlabor shortage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
excesso de pessoal
Most common and widely understood term across Brazil
São Paulo
excesso de colaboradores
Alternative term using 'colaboradores' (collaborators/employees)
Portugal
excesso de pessoal
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also used: 'redundância de pessoal'

Related Words

layoffdownsizingredundancyheadcount reductionworkforce optimization

Related Idioms & Phrases

carrying dead weight
more mouths to feed than work to do
overstaffed to the gills
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