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Oct 2, 2020 16:29
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German term

durch Personalaufwand geprägt

German to English Bus/Financial Accounting
Das Geschäftsmodell ist mit rd. 80 % vom Umsatz wesentlich durch Personalaufwand (eigen, fremd) geprägt.

I always struggle to find the best translation for "geprägt" and am struggling here again. Can anyone help?

TIA.
Proposed translations (English)
3 +3 characterized by high labor costs

Discussion

A. & S. Witte Oct 2, 2020:
At some 80% of revenues, (own or third-party) personnel expenditure is most relevant for the business model.

Proposed translations

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characterized by high labor costs

With as much as 80 % of revenue going towards payroll, the business model is characterized by high labor costs. In other words, labor cost eats up 80% of total revenue. Seems like a lot.
Peer comment(s):

agree philgoddard
55 mins
agree RobinB : It is a lot. Sounds like a company that's about to announce a significant restructuring.
3 hrs
agree A. & S. Witte
10 hrs
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