Overstaffed (adjective)

Having too many employees for the amount of work that needs to be done.

Origin:

Late 19th century, from over- + staffed.

Examples:

1. The company was overstaffed and had to lay off some workers.
2. The department was overstaffed and had to reassign employees.
3. The factory was overstaffed and had to reduce its workforce.
4. The office was overstaffed and had to let some people go.
5. The store was overstaffed and had to close down some shifts.