manpower

noun

Definition of manpowernext
as in staff
a body of persons at work or available for work we're a little short on manpower today, so we'll need you to do some extra tasks

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  1. staff
  2. workforce
  3. personnel
  4. pool
Noun
  • News Studios staff in the UK have been told their jobs are at risk after Piers Morgan unveiled his plan to extricate himself from the Rupert Murdoch business.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Priest said Novant Health staff is also increasing the level of masking with recommendations that masks be worn in emergency departments and around vulnerable patients, including those with cancer or in skilled nursing units.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of staff
Noun
  • Maria Flynn has written about the intersection of education and workforce development for Forbes since March 2023.
    Maria Flynn, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Most Popular Ravens coach John Harbaugh addresses WR Zay Flowers’ availability for Bills game Ravens coach John Harbaugh addresses WR Zay Flowers' availability for Bills game Wes Moore committed to rebuilding the state government workforce.
    Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of workforce
Noun
  • The watchdog added that some of the directives the Pentagon has already implemented are insufficient and do not account for situations like a hospitalization or how medical personnel and medications could be involved in transfer authorities.
    Brad Dress, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
  • He’s been in his current role since 2021 and helped build the Los Angeles Rams into a contender as their director of pro personnel from 2017 to 2020.
    Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of personnel
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  • Murphy, 28, is now the most experienced one in the pool with 20 caps.
    Meg Linehan, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
  • These individuals often show loyalty to the organization and, in many cases, allegiance to senior leaders who have placed them in the talent pool.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of pool
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