die Belegschaft
Translation
staff, workforce, employees, personnel
Examples
Die gesamte Belegschaft wurde informiert.
The entire staff was informed.
Die Belegschaft tritt in den Streik.
The workforce is going on strike.
Grammar Patterns
the Belegschaft of ((sth.)) the staff of (sth.) The staff of the company is young.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Personal, Mitarbeiter, Angestellte (employees)
Etymology
Made up of 'Beleg' (from 'belegen', to occupy a place) and the suffix '-schaft', indicating a collective group (like in 'Mannschaft', team). Thus, it's the group 'occupying' the workplace.
Memory Tips
Think of the staff as the 'proof' ('Beleg') of a company's operations, all working together in a fellowship ('-schaft').