Workforce reorganization or reduction — adjusting staff numbers through layoffs, transfers, or redeployment; often used synonymously with 'restructuring' or 'reduction of staff'.
経営悪化に伴い、人員整理により何人かが退職を余儀なくされた。
With worsening business conditions, some employees were forced to resign due to workforce reductions.
会社は人員整理を段階的に行う方針を示した。
The company indicated it will carry out personnel reorganization in phases.
『人員整理』という言葉にはネガティブな印象がある。
The word '人員整理' has a negative connotation.