German word

Stellenabbau

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtɛlənapˌbaʊ̯/

Meaning

  • masculine nounjob cuts

Example

Der Stellenabbau führt zu Unsicherheit unter den Mitarbeitern.

The job cuts are causing uncertainty among the employees.

Illustration for Stellenabbau (job cuts)

More examples

Um einen Stellenabbau zu vermeiden, wurden Alternativen geprüft.

To avoid job cuts, alternatives were examined.

Core concept

An organization becomes smaller as vacant or occupied positions are removed from its structure.

Common phrases

  • drohender Stellenabbau

    impending job cuts

  • wirtschaftlicher Stellenabbau

    economic job cuts

  • einen Stellenabbau vermeiden

    avoid job cuts

Similar words

Personalabbau: Reducing the number of employees in an organization.
Entlassung: Ending an employee's contract and requiring them to leave their job.
Betriebsbedingte Kündigung: Dismissal caused by the company's operational circumstances.

Definition in German

Die planmäßige Reduktion von Arbeitsplätzen in einer Firma, oft durch Schließungen oder Umstrukturierungen.

Word origin

Stellenabbau is formed from Stellen, the plural of Stelle, and Abbau, derived from abbauen in the sense of reducing or removing.

Usage tips

  • Stellenabbau focuses on eliminating positions, whereas Entlassungen specifically refers to dismissals of employees.

Other meanings

  • staff reductionsnoun
  • downsizingnoun

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