overstaff

/ ˌəʊvəˈstɑːf /

verb

1. tr to provide an excessive number of staff for (a factory, hotel, etc)

Example Sentences

Tammy Patrick, a former election official in Arizona, said administrators should consider hiring youth poll workers and overstaff to prepare for cancellations.

From The Guardian

On the weekend, they “overstaff” the Ballard shop with 16 scoopers, rotating them like a bullpen to relieve counter workers from wearing their arms out.

From Seattle Times

I hear Oscar say, “Love when they overstaff. The extra helmet is right up here. And you can wear my jacket. It’s going to be cold on the bike.”

From Literature

Businessman Trump has argued that campaigns need not overspend and overstaff to be successful.

From US News

It gives lawyers an incentive to overstaff and to overresearch cases.

From New York Times