Definition of RIF
reduction in force
Their jobs were eliminated after the Navy imposed a RIF (reduction in force) at the depot to make it more competitive with other public and private-sector facilities.— Greg Johnson They have used attrition, hiring slowdowns and buyouts to reduce their workforce without resorting to a RIF.— Jeffrey Neal
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“RIF.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/RIF. Accessed 5 May. 2022.
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