In a
nutshell:
Part-time work entails working fewer hours than a standard full-time role.
Part-time employees may have set days
or flexible schedules.
Let's
look at an
example:
Emma is teaching assistant and James is an accounting clerk.
Both work part time with different schedules.
Monday
Working day: 10am - 3pm
Non-working day
Tuesday
Working day: 10am - 3pm
Working day: 9.30am - 5.30pm
Wednesday
Working day: 10am - 3pm
Working day: 9.30am - 5.30pm
Thursday
Working day: 10am - 3pm
Working day: 9.30am - 5.30pm
Friday
Working day: 10am - 2pm
Non-working day
Type of jobs this may cover:
Can cover very broad roles:
- Admin assistants
- Customer services represnetatives
- Retail assistants
- Accounting clerk
- Teaching assistant
- Librarian
Some more
detail:
Part-time working in the UK allows individuals to pursue flexible employment arrangements with
reduced hours,
accommodating diverse lifestyles and providing a balanced approach to work and personal commitments.
Potential
benefits:
- Work-life balance
- Diverse opportunities
- Reduced commuting
- Financial flexibility (for those not requiring a full-time role)
Potential
disadvantages:
- Limited income
- Limited career advancement
- Variable schedules
- Limited job security (prioritised f/t in times of economic uncertainty)
Want to
find out more? :
For more reading have a look at the
Government site.
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Flex
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