Counting the number of employees on payroll may be a misleading indicator of the workforce because it ignores the amount of scheduled time worked by each employee relative to a full workweek.

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Counting the number of employees on payroll alone does not give a complete picture of the size or productivity of the workforce, as part-time or casual employees may work fewer hours than full-time employees.

Counting the Number of Employees on Payroll May Be a Misleading