Group employees
Group employees
In fiscal 2009 the average number of full-time equivalent persons employed (including directors) was 16,915 (US: 13,218; UK: 3,697). The Company usually employs a limited number of temporary employees during each Christmas season.
| Average number of employees | Fiscal 2009 | Fiscal 2008 | Fiscal 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | 13,218 | 13,396 | 12,672 |
| UK | 3,697 | 3,847 | 4,164 |
| Total | 16,915 | 17,243 | 16,836 |
None of Signet’s employees in the UK and less than 1% of Signet’s employees in the US are covered by collective bargaining agreements. Signet considers its relationship with its employees to be excellent.