skeleton staff in English
educed staff, reduced number of employees
Use "skeleton staff" in a sentence
1. The hospital has a skeleton staff at weekends.
2. We'll be down to a skeleton staff over Christmas.
3. 5 We'll be down to a skeleton staff over Christmas.
4. Only a skeleton staff remains to show anyone interested around the site.
5. There will only be a skeleton staff on duty over the holiday.
6. The Automobile Association skeleton staff trio will be huddled in front of their personal computer screens relaying road conditions to drivers.