Changes in Workforce Practices

Question 1

Full-time worker

Answer 1

A worker that works for a full working week.

Question 2

Advantages of a full-time worker

Answer 2

Higher output from more hours
Easier to take advantage of training opportunities
Better relationships with colleagues and better teamwork

Question 3

Disadvantages of a full-time worker

Answer 3

Higher costs
May restrict flexibility in the business in terms of skill

Question 4

Part-time worker

Answer 4

A worker that works less than the full working week.

Question 5

Zero-hour contracts

Answer 5

No fixed number of hours, the hours worked change in relation to demand for the employee.

Question 6

Advantages of a part-time worker

Answer 6

Job sharing
Can be used to extend trading/production hours
Part-time employment gives the business more potential workers to choose from

Question 7

Disadvantages of a part-time worker

Answer 7

Difficult to communicate with them
Harder for them to access training opportunities

Question 8

Job sharing

Answer 8

When two or more people share the responsibility of one job.

Question 9

Teleworking

Answer 9

The use of technology to work from home.