Too few workers? Since 2000, there have been over 1 million more employees (full-time equivalents) in Switzerland
Growth began especially since 2006. In 2006, the number of full-time equivalents increased by 99,742 persons, and in 2007 even by 113,235. One full-time equivalent corresponds to one full-time position; for example, a 50% workload equals 0.5 full-time equivalents. The largest share of employment growth came from the health and social work sector (NOGA category Q) with 295,089 additional full-time equivalents (+28.3%). This was followed by professional, scientific, and technical services (NOGA M)…
Growth began especially since 2006. In 2006, the number of full-time equivalents increased by 99,742 persons, and in 2007 even by 113,235. One full-time equivalent corresponds to one full-time position; for example, a 50% workload equals 0.5 full-time equivalents. The largest share of employment growth came from the health and social work sector (NOGA category Q) with 295,089 additional full-time equivalents (+28.3%). This was followed by professional, scientific, and technical services (NOGA M)…