1.   Gordon stressed that the aim was to produce an efficient service to our customers and was not merely a means of policing staff levels.

2.   In a retail organisation one of the goals, to increase sales targets, may conflict with others, such as reduce staff levels or increase profit margins.

3.   At the staff level, resentment, if not contempt, lingers on both sides, but the two camps are learning to work together.

4.   But even in this happier channel, dealings often occur on the staff level.

5.   But the talks never progressed beyond the staff level.

6.   Companies adjust staff levels to current market factors.

7.   Contacts with the administration were minimal, mainly courtesy briefings at lower staff levels, budget wonk to budget wonk.

8.   He said he has had to get involved at a fairly low staff level to teach employees to think differently and not fear new ideas.

9.   Higher personnel costs as a result of increased staff level reduced net income in this area, the bank said.

10.   Layoffs will likely take place at the administrative staff level.