noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
staff shortage; understaffing
Refers to a lack of personnel in an organization, office, or workplace. Often used in formal or business contexts.
This hospital is limiting patient admissions due to a staff shortage.
Overtime is increasing because of understaffing.
人手不足 is a more general term for a shortage of workers or hands, while 職員不足 specifically refers to a shortage of staff members in an organization.
Compound of 職員 (staff, personnel) and 不足 (shortage, insufficiency).