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[ ˌə͡ʊvəmˈanɪŋ], [ ˌə‍ʊvəmˈanɪŋ], [ ˌəʊ_v_ə_m_ˈa_n_ɪ_ŋ]

Overmanning, a term used to describe situations where a company employs more workers than is necessary to perform a particular job, can be replaced by several synonyms. These include overstaffing, overemployment, or redundancy. Overstaffing implies that a company has more employees than it requires but who may be of use during peak seasons. Overemployment suggests that a company has more workers than it can afford to keep at any given time. Redundancy, on the other hand, is a situation where a company dismisses employees either to cut costs or because of the job has become obsolete. Regardless of the term used, overmanning is generally viewed as a negative trait that can hinder a company's productivity and efficiency.

Related words: overmanning, overworking, overstaffing, employee overwork, overworked

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    Automation has revolutionized many industries in recent years, but its impact on the human workforce has been less clear. Some argue that overmanning is to blame for high levels of stress, burnout and even forced retirement in the workforce. Others say that overmanning is simply the result of inexperienced or unskilled employees asking for more work.

    Regardless of the cause, overmanning can have negative consequences for both the employees and the organizations they work for. High levels of stress and exhaustion can lead to decreased productivity and even accidents.

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