3. Full Time Advantages Disadvantages The same person is doing the job all of the time therefore they will be good at it. Lack of flexibility in working hours. All of the benefits that go with the job will be earned. Less time to spend with family and friends.
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5. Part time Advantages Disadvantages May suit the employee due to family or other commitments. It may be costly to the employer to employ a number of part-time staff. Allows flexibility to do other jobs. Due to demands of the job the employee may end up working an increased number of hours.
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7. Flexi Time Advantages to the employee Advantages to the employer Travel can be cheaper at off peak times. There can be greater cover in the office at peak times. It may be easier to balance home/work commitments. It can reduce the cost of overtime.
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9. Job Share Advantages to the employee Advantages to the employer Employees can control how the job is done. Valued employees can be retained. Increased flexibility for other commitments. It can increase the skills available as you have two staff who each have a different talent and skill range.
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11. Homeworking Advantages for employee Disadvantages for employee You choose the hours you can work. Social contact can be lost. Employees can fit work around other commitments. Training opportunities can be missed out on. Advantages for employer Disadvantages for employer Rent for office space can be reduced. It is hard to monitor your employees work rate. There may be a wider range of labour to choose from. There may be issues regarding confidential or other information.
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13. Teleworking Advantages Disadvantages Flexibility to choose where to work. The working environment may be busy and noisy. Reduces travel time to and from the office. There is no sense of ownership of a desk or workspace.
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15. Hot Desking Advantages Disadvantages Saves space therefore saves money. Employees feel insecure as they have no set space in the office. Encourages employees to be organised and tidy. No personal touches around the office such as family photographs.