This is the 6043rd most frequent Russian word.
сокращению
"Сокращению" means "reduction" or "shortening" in English.
Here, 'сокращению' is used with its dative case to denote the process of reducing or minimizing something.
Этот метод способствует сокращению затрат.
This method facilitates the reduction of expenses.
In this context, 'сокращению' indicates the process of decreasing staff numbers as a subject of focus.
В компании уделяют внимание сокращению штата.
In the company, they pay attention to staff reduction.
Here, 'сокращению' conveys the purpose or goal of minimizing the waiting time.