What happens when a workstation is overstaffed?

When a workstation is overstaffed, it leads to increased costs because having more workers than necessary for the tasks at hand can result in unnecessary payroll expenses without a corresponding increase in output. Each employee adds to the overall operational costs, including wages, benefits, and overhead costs associated with their employment.

In contrast, overstaffing can lead to inefficiencies, as workers may not have enough tasks to keep them all fully utilized, potentially leading to redundancy and wasted time. Additionally, with more people present than needed, communication can become less effective and coordination can suffer, further detracting from productivity. Thus, while it might seem that more workers could enhance productivity or quality, the reality is that overstaffing typically creates financial pressures without delivering the expected gains in performance or efficiency.