der Personalstand
Translation
headcount, number of employees, staffing level
Examples
Der Personalstand wurde letztes Jahr reduziert.
The headcount was reduced last year.
Grammar Patterns
(as subject) The headcount remains constant. Der Personalstand bleibt konstant.
(as accusative object) We have to increase the headcount. Wir müssen den Personalstand erhöhen.
Similar Words
die Mitarbeiterzahl (number of employees), die Belegschaftsstärke (workforce strength)
Etymology
From 'Personal' (personnel) + 'Stand' (state, level, stand). Literally the 'state of the personnel'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'stand' or 'level' of the 'personnel'. It refers to the current number of staff.