What is Full-time equivalent (FTE)?
Full-time equivalent refers to a unit which indicates the workload of an employed person in a way that makes workloads comparable across various contexts
Full-time equivalent definition (FTE)
Full-time equivalent refers to a unit which indicates the workload of an employed person in a way that makes workloads comparable across various contexts. It allows companies to standardize salaries by finding an equivalent salary between the part-time and those working full-time.
The figure 1.0 refers to one employee working full-time while the figure 0.5 refers to an employee that works half full-time hours.