noun
personnel reduction; workforce downsizing
Refers to reducing the number of employees in a company or organization, often as a cost-cutting measure.
会社は経費削減のため、大規模な人員削減を実施した。
The company carried out large-scale personnel reductions to cut costs.
人員削減の計画が発表され、社員の間に不安が広がった。
The workforce reduction plan was announced, and anxiety spread among the employees.