have a limited number of staff vs have a limited number of people

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Have a limited number of staff' is commonly used in a professional or organizational setting to refer to the employees or workers available. On the other hand, 'have a limited number of people' is more general and can refer to any group of individuals, not necessarily employees.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 750 views

have a limited number of staff

This phrase is correct and commonly used in professional or organizational contexts to refer to the employees or workers available.

This phrase is used when referring to the restricted quantity of employees or workers in a company, organization, or team.

Examples:

Due to budget constraints, we have a limited number of staff available for the project.
The department is operating with a limited number of staff members this month.
The company is struggling to meet demands with a limited number of staff.
Having a limited number of staff can impact the quality of service provided.
It's challenging to manage the workload with a limited number of staff.

Alternatives:

have a restricted number of employees
have a finite number of workers
have a small team size
have a constrained workforce
have a reduced staff count

have a limited number of people

This phrase is correct and can be used in a general context to refer to any group of individuals, not necessarily employees.

This phrase is more versatile and can be used to indicate a restricted quantity of individuals in any situation, not specifically related to employment or organizations.

Examples:

The event can only accommodate a limited number of people.
We have a limited number of people available to help with the project.
The restaurant has a limited number of people dining in tonight.
The tour group can only take a limited number of people on the excursion.
Due to safety regulations, the venue can only host a limited number of people.

Alternatives:

have a restricted number of individuals
have a finite number of persons
have a small group size
have a constrained headcount
have a reduced number of participants

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