FlexWise 2.0 - Guidance for Tomorrow

Flexibility: Part-Time - Pros & Cons

Because of changes in demographics and lifestyles, part-time is an important option for employees and for organizations. The main reason employees want to work part-time is to reduce the conflict between work and other responsibilities. The main reason organizations implement part-time arrangements is to retain employees in which they have invested a significant amount of time and money.

Whether you’re an employee or a manager you’ll want to understand the advantages and challenges of part-time for employees and for Our Company. These are the realities of part-time:


EMPLOYEE PROS lists some positive gains part-time workers may find	EMPLOYEE CONS suggests common issues that need to be addressed	COMPANY PROS identifies potential value of part-time work to the company	COMPANY CONS points out the areas that concern management
• Balance • Development	• Isolation • Scheduling • Opportunities • Co-Workers • Expectations • Pressure • Hours Creep	• Retention • Productivity • Education • Retirement	• Floodgates • Burden • Evaluations • Coverage • Commitment • Process • Equity • Benefits • Jealousy