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
Composed of 'Personal' (personnel) and 'Stand' (state, level). It literally means the 'personnel level'.
Memory Tips
Imagine taking a 'stand' to count all the 'personnel'. It's the total headcount.