Definition: 1. All the workers employed in an organization considered. 2. Personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task. 3. The body of teachers and administrators at a school. 4. A strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose.
Use 'staff' in a sentence:
1. If that is the case, we need more staff.
2. He was responsible for hiring and firing staff.
3. The staff couldn't have been more helpful.
4. The charity provided money to staff and equip two hospitals.
5. For months there was a veto on employing new staff.
6. They could ill afford to lose any more staff.
7. With this end in view they employed 50 new staff.
8. The new employees were presented to the rest of the staff.
9. His kindness did not go unnoticed by his staff.
10. The chef, staff, and managers are all Chinese.
11. We try to treat every member of staff equally.
12. I've budgeted for two new members of staff.
13. The event was organized jointly by students and staff.
14. An independent body was brought in to mediate between staff and management.
15. Staff numbers have been pruned back to 175.
16. Could you spare one of your staff to help us out?
17. Remember to factor in staffing costs when you are planning the project.
18. Members of staff should be instructed in the use of fire equipment.
19. The staff were very good.
20. The hotel staff are friendly and attentive.
21. The staff are very friendly.
22. The advice centre is staffed entirely by volunteers.
23. Many companies are suffering from a shortage of skilled staff.
24. She was on friendly terms with most of the hospital staff.
25. All our staff have been instructed in sign language.
26. Short-term contracts increase staff turnover.
27. The center is staffed with highly trained physicians.
28. On the plus side, all the staff are enthusiastic.
29. The new governor dismissed the staff that served his predecessor.
30. The company seems to be incapable of hanging on to its staff.
31. We have 20 part-time members of staff.
32. From his staff he earned the sobriquet "Mumbles."
33. The staff in this shop are very helpful.
34. They are staffed by volunteers.
35. He had become a well-loved member of staff.
36. He instructed staff to shred sensitive documents.
37. They sent a global email to all staff.
38. The outpatient program has a staff of six people.
39. The hotel staff are friendly and courteous.
40. It's dreadful the way they treat their staff.
41. Staff are suffering from low morale.
42. How many full-time staff have we got?
43. Staff say the decision was his.
44. She overworks her staff.
45. She has a staff of 19 working under her.
46. Staff respond well to her unbuttoned style of management.
47. I have ten staff working for me.
48. His remarks led to the breakdown of talks between the staff and the management.
49. We advertised for staff in a local newspaper.
50. Staff photocopied the cheque before cashing it.
51. She has an excellent rapport with her staff.
52. Members of the service staff shall be exempt from dues and taxes on the wages which they receive for their services.
53. 10 staff were allocated to the task.
54. Staff shortages were worsened by the flu epidemic.
55. He had the complete support of hospital staff.
56. One of the staff saw he was in difficulty and came to his aid.
57. Staff have been retrained to use the new technology.
58. The company needs to improve its training and retention of staff.
59. Staff are encouraged to use the library for professional self-development.
60. Stress at work is a matter of concern to staff and management.
61. Social events and training days are arranged for all the staff.
62. In terms of extra staff ─ how many will we need?
63. The pay cut caused bitterness among the staff.
64. A new office block was built to accommodate the overflow of staff.
65. The staff in this store is very helpful.
66. During that time, she so gained my aunt's confidence that she was put in charge of the domestic staff.
