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The growth of Wärtsilä workforce continued strongly in 2008. The number of personnel increased by 2,476 new employees. As a result of organic growth the number of personnel increased by 2,044 and as a result of acquisitions by 432. In addition to direct employment, Wärtsilä also employed indirectly an external workforce totalling 1,730 man-years in subcontracting in its factories and units. The largest increase in personnel took place in the Services business. Geographically, the number of employees grew most of all in Europe and the Asia-Pacific countries. The increase in the units in Finland during the year was 346 employees.
In most European countries all Wärtsilä employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements. The number of employees belonging to a trade union varies between 70% and 100%. These figures vary considerably in countries outside Europe and therefore any average fi gure for the Group as a whole would not reflect the real situation.
Personnel in figures 2008
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Number of employees 31.Dec.2008
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18,812
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Number of nationalities
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111
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Change in number of employees (net employment creation)
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+2,044
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Average age of employees
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years
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38
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| Male/female ratio |
%
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86/14
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| Employee turnover (resigned) |
%
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10.2
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Total payroll costs
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MEUR
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693
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| Aggregate coverage of different bonus schemes |
%
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60
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Development discussions held annually
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%
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66.7
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