3.2 Ways of working Flashcards
Types of working (7p)
- zero hours
- flexi time
- part time hours
- temporary working
- working while mobile
- self-employment
- shift working
Zero hours
Means that employee has no set or guaranteed hours of work
Zero hours advantage for workers (2p)
- Flexible working hours
- Employee is free to work as much or as little as they want
Zero hours disadvantages for worker (2p)
- Lack of job security
- No regular income
Zero hours advantages for employers (2p)
- Gives the business flexibility to employ workers when necessary
- Don’t have to pay employees when not needed
Flexi time
Employees are given a set of numbers of hours to work in a week, month ore year but they get to choose when they work
Flexi time worker advantages (2p)
- Flexible working hours
- Better work-life balance
Flexi time workers disadvantages (2p)
- Decreased sense of belonging as employees aren’t all working at the same time
- Need to be self motivated
Flexi time employer advantages (2p)
- Higher staff retention
- Better productivity
Flexi time employer disadvantages (2p)
- Undisciplined staff
- Harder form managers to keep track of what staff are doing
Part time hours
A part time worker works fewer hours in the normal working week
Part time hours worker advantages (2p)
- Allows employees to work around other commitments
- Lower stress levels as it’s not as much work
Part time hours workers disadvantages (2p)
- drop in wages
- less stability
Part time hours employer advantages (2p)
- Lower cost
- Increased diversity of workers
Part time hours employer disadvantages (2p)
- Less consistency in working hours which can disrupt workflow
- Harder for managers to keep track of what staff are doing
Temporary working
A contract that has a specific end date and worker is only employed for a specific time period
Temporary working worker advantages (2p)
- Can be an opening to a permanent position
- Skills development
Temporary working worker disadvantages (2p)
- lack of job security
- Lack of access to benefits eg. health insurance, paid time off
Temporary working employer advantages |(2p)
- ability to evaluate potential employees before hiring
- reduced short-term cost
Temporary working employer disadvantages (2p)
- Training time
- May lead to friction with existing staff
Working while mobile
Employees that don’t work in a traditional workspace like an office
Working while mobile worker advantages (2p)
- Flexibility and improved work-life balance
- Increased productivity, decreased commute
Working while mobile workers disadvantages (2p)
- Potential distractions and productivity killers
- Overwork and burnout
Working while mobile employer advantages (2p)
- Access to global talent pool as not limited to hiring in immediate location
- Reduced overhead for business
