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Part-time work

What is part-time work?

Part-time work is a flexible arrangement that means working less than full-time hours.  It usually means working fewer days per week, and employees are usually considered part-time if they commonly work fewer than 30 hours per week.

What are the advantages of offering part-time work?

The advantages of offering part-time work for organizations are:

It retains valued employees who may not want or be able to work full-time
It enables the employer to cover busy periods efficiently
It allows more free time, flexibility, and work-life balance for employees

What are the disadvantages of offering part-time work?

The disadvantages of offering part-time work for organizations are:

It creates difficulty in scheduling meetings, coordinating projects
It isn’t easy to measure the working hours and performance of part-timers
It negatively affects the employee’s career advancement

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