head count

Example Sentences

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While companies didn’t resort to full-scale layoffs, many did trim head count, especially later in the year.

From The Wall Street Journal

To cope with higher costs, whether for tariffs, energy, taxes, or health insurance, a business owner looks at all options, which may mean trimming head count instead of raising prices.

From The Wall Street Journal

Among companies aggressively rolling out AI, it is possible to keep head count largely flat, some executives said.

From The Wall Street Journal

In ISM’s survey, 67% of respondents said they were managing head count as opposed to hiring.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some two-thirds of companies said ”managing head counts is still the norm at their companies, as opposed to hiring.”

From MarketWatch