Employment

The total number of employees of the Philips Group was 119,001 at the end of 2010, compared to 115,924 at the end of 2009. Approximately 45% were employed in the Lighting sector, due to the continued relatively strong vertical integration in this business. Some 30% were employed in the Healthcare sector and approximately 15% of the workforce was employed in the Consumer Lifestyle sector.

Employees per sector 2010

The increase in headcount in 2010 was mainly attributable to acquisitions and an increase in temporary employees in Lighting to support higher levels of activity. The number of employees increased in all sectors except Consumer Lifestyle, which was lower, mainly due to a reduction of temporary employees in Television.

Approximately 55% of the Philips workforce is located in mature markets, and about 45% in emerging markets. In 2010, the number of employees in mature markets slightly declined as additional headcount from acquisitions was more than offset by headcount reduction from organizational right-sizing projects. Emerging market headcount increased by 3,195, mainly from increases at Lighting to support higher factory production.

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