Understaffing

Description

Understaffing as a strategic process involves deliberately maintaining a workforce below optimal levels to reduce costs or increase efficiency. The essential action is reallocating tasks, streamlining operations, and prioritizing critical functions to sustain productivity despite limited personnel. Remedies address specific problems such as excessive workloads, burnout, and service delays by implementing cross-training, automation, flexible scheduling, and targeted recruitment, ensuring essential operations continue while minimizing negative impacts on staff well-being and organizational performance.