The full story behind the increase in part-time workers

Resa Galgut, writing in HR Mrmagazine, provides an insight into the figures produced by the Office of National Statistics which show that part-time work has reached the highest level since ONS began its employment series records in 1992.

8 million people are now working less than full-time hours. That accounts for 27% of those in employment in the UK, and represents an increase of 6% since the start of the recession.

Written from the viewpoint of a part-time recruitment agency –Women Like Us – this short article may aid employment advisers.

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