What term describes the action of decreasing the workforce size within a company?

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27 Sept 2021
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Downsizing refers to the deliberate reduction in the number of employees in an organization, often to cut costs or improve efficiency. It is different from layoffs, which are temporary dismissals, and distinct from mergers or acquisitions, which involve combining or purchasing companies.

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