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Types of Flex


Part-Time Working: Analysis

Flex category:
Time
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.

Emma
James
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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