How to Retrieve the Number of Part-Time Employees for a Symbol in Excel with MarketXLS

MarketXLS provides a straightforward Excel function, =hf_number_of_part_time_employees, to help you retrieve the number of part-time employees (“PTEMP” metric) for a specified company based on specific time periods. This function simplifies your research by bringing a critical workforce metric right into your spreadsheet—no more manual lookups or complicated queries.

By pulling in accurate, up-to-date information, you can quickly analyze different companies’ labor structures. Whether you’re examining a company’s quarterly shifts in part-time employment or reviewing year-over-year trends, =hf_number_of_part_time_employees is a convenient way to keep tabs on workforce dynamics.

Why Use This Function?

• Easily track workforce fluctuations: Review changes in part-time staffing from one reporting period to another.
• Compare multiple companies: Quickly compare how big-name corporations manage part-time jobs.
• Access reliable data quickly: Instantly fetch real-time or trailing data without needing a separate data feed.
• Save valuable time and effort: Eliminate manual data gathering, letting you focus on market analysis and trend spotting.

This function is especially handy if you want to see how the staffing of your invested (or potential) companies changes over the quarters or over a trailing 12-month window.

How to Use in Excel

=hf_number_of_part_time_employees(Symbol, Year, Quarter, [Optional TTM])

1. Open Excel and ensure you have the MarketXLS add-in installed and activated.
2. In any cell, type the formula above.
3. Provide the valid stock Symbol (e.g., "MSFT") in quotes.
4. Specify the reporting Year you’re interested in (e.g., "2022").
5. (Optional) Specify the Quarter ("1", "2", "3", or "4"). If left blank, the function will default to Quarter = "2" internally.
6. (Optional) Set TTM to "TTM" if you prefer trailing 12-month coverage instead of a single quarter.

The function then returns the number of part-time employees, or "NA" if the data is unavailable or the symbol is invalid.

Parameters Explained

Example Usage

Basic Examples

1. Retrieve most recent quarter’s part-time count for Microsoft:
   =hf_number_of_part_time_employees("MSFT", "2022", "3")
   This returns the part-time employee figure for the third quarter of 2022.

2. Retrieve trailing 12-month data for Apple:
   =hf_number_of_part_time_employees("AAPL", "2022", "3", "TTM")
   Provides the sum or relevant average for part-time staff over the last four quarters, up to Q3 2022.

3. Fetch an annual figure without specifying a quarter:
   =hf_number_of_part_time_employees("GOOGL", "2021")
   Automatically defaults to Quarter = "2" behind the scenes.

Advanced Scenarios

• Combine with Excel trend analysis:
If you’re analyzing changes across multiple quarters, you could set up columns for Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 with formulas referencing different Quarters and then chart the data to visualize the trend.

• Employee-to-Revenue Ratio:
If you have other MarketXLS functions (like =hf_revenue) in your workbook, you can calculate the ratio of revenue to part-time headcount. For instance:
=hf_revenue("AMZN", "2022", "3") / hf_number_of_part_time_employees("AMZN", "2022", "3").

• Automating dashboards:
Build a dashboard that automatically updates year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter changes whenever new MarketXLS data is released.

Common Questions and Troubleshooting

1. Why am I getting "NA"?

   • The ticker symbol may be invalid or not supported on your plan.
   • Data for that period might not be available.
   • Check that your MarketXLS license is valid and that you’re subscribed to the correct data package.

2. What if I leave Quarter blank?

   • The function uses "2" internally if Quarter is not provided. If you need a specific quarter, always specify it.

3. How does TTM work in this function?

   • Adding "TTM" as the fourth argument changes the API request to fetch or calculate data over the last four quarters. If that data is not available, the function may return "NA."

4. Can I track delicate or specialized labor categories?

   • This function specifically returns the metric labeled “PTEMP” (part-time employees). For more specialized data, check other MarketXLS fundamentals or custom metrics, if available.

5. I see some delay or “Refreshing” messages. Is that normal?

   • Yes. If MarketXLS is refreshing data or your request is in a waitlist queue, you may briefly see a “Refreshing” response until the data is fully fetched.

Remember, =hf_number_of_part_time_employees can streamline your workforce analysis by pulling accurate and easily comparable data for US-listed companies directly within Excel. By combining it with other MarketXLS capabilities, you can build robust, wide-reaching analyses related to labor trends, productivity metrics, and more—enabling smarter, data-driven investment decisions.