Part-Time Worker
Employee working fewer hours than standard full-time (typically <35 hours/week).
Real World
Marks & Spencer employs large numbers of part-time workers in its food halls, allowing it to scale staffing up during peak trading hours without paying full-time wages throughout the day.
Exam Focus
When analysing part-time workers, consider both the cost saving to the employer and the impact on employee motivation and commitment in your answer.
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