As employees contemplate the future of their careers, part-time jobs are becoming an increasingly popular option. But are the managers of those positions ready for not only the influx of workers, but their heightened expectations, too?
The number of people working part-time increased by half a million in July, according to the latest U.S. jobs report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And while there are many possible drivers for that kind of trend, nationwide layoffs, subsequent hiring freezes and high turnover rates may be some of the most prominent reasons behind the uptick. To retain this new talent, managers and employers in the part-time and hourly sectors need to be prepared for the new demands they’ll be met with.
