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But the rollout, which consisted of transferring massive voter datasets from antiquated county systems, was difficult for understaffed and overtaxed county clerk offices.
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ProPublica, 5 Nov. 2024
As for public safety, the city needs to find a way to bolster its badly understaffed police.
—East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2024
The restaurant was understaffed and swamped with orders, and the AC in the kitchen was broken.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 24 Oct. 2024
Hiring additional team members to fulfill every operational need can become extremely costly, but staying understaffed can lead to employee burnout, resentment, a lack of clarity in roles and, worst of all, focus displaced from the organization’s mission.
—Randy Wong, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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ProPublica, 5 Nov. 2024
As for public safety, the city needs to find a way to bolster its badly understaffed police.
—East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2024
The restaurant was understaffed and swamped with orders, and the AC in the kitchen was broken.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 24 Oct. 2024
Hiring additional team members to fulfill every operational need can become extremely costly, but staying understaffed can lead to employee burnout, resentment, a lack of clarity in roles and, worst of all, focus displaced from the organization’s mission.
—Randy Wong, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Understaffed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/understaffed. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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