Considering the annual workload given various time off, how many FTEs are needed?

To determine the number of Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) needed for a given annual workload while accounting for time off, an understanding of workload assessment and staffing calculations is crucial.

In this case, the four choices provided represent different potential FTE counts, with the selected answer being 5. This option likely reflects a balance between the total workload required and the available working hours, while factoring in time off (such as vacations, sick leave, and holidays) that would reduce the actual working hours of each employee throughout the year.

Calculating the FTEs involves evaluating the total annual workload in terms of the number of hours required to meet that workload. Each FTE typically represents a specific number of hours, commonly close to 2,080 hours for a full year of work. If the workload is equal to, or can be adequately managed by the equivalent of 5 FTEs, this suggests that when considering time off, 5 staff members would collectively cover the workload efficiently.

For example, if the total annual workload requires 10,400 hours, dividing that by 2,080 hours per FTE results in 5. However, if time off is taken into account (which interrupts productivity), estimating the number of