Supporting our global workforce
As a global employer, we contribute to the sustainable growth of local economies and labor markets by developing high-quality, permanent and fairly-paid employment opportunities in our organization and supply chain.
Despite our desire to continue expanding our international presence, the average number of full-time equivalent employees (FTEs) decreased by about 2% compared to 2019. Our FTEs accounted for 33,542 employees in 2020. In total, we employ more than 39,000 people.
FTE count by segment
Company segment | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
G4 | 14,591 | 14,696 | 14,359 | 13,996 | 12,625 |
Other Europa | 10,279 | 10,372 | 9,317 | 9,120 | 7,942 |
Americas & Asia | 8,283 | 8,803 | 8,476 | 8,453 | 8,009 |
Other & Corporate | 389 | 272 | 248 | 233 | 189 |
Total | 33,542 | 34,143 | 32,400 | 31,802 | 28,765 |