Most flexible working is overtime, claims study

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A report by the UK Policy Studies Institute indicated the use of overtime and variable work hours increased significantly. Overtime constituted the majority of flexible hours reported, although part-time and temp work also increased. The use of subcontractors, zero hours and short-term contracts, or freelancers grew more slowly. Differences in pay between men and women may be tied to flexible work hours. The majority of short-term contracts were found in the public sector, according to the report.

Work hours

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Flexibility is a hazard to employees and society

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Employees and, in turn, UK society are hurt by flexible work policies, according to a report from the Center for European Human Resource Management. By accepting flexibility, employees absorb employers' costs, including training expenses, and essentially accept lower pay in exchange for flexible hours. The study says flexibility may not increase employment either. Employers should consider flexible policies carefully before implementing them and take measures to ensure worker equity.

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Time and time again: a survey of overtime working

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A UK survey of 50 employers' overtime policies indicated most were cutting overtime through tighter controls, use of temporary staff, revised shift patterns, or annual hours contracts. The survey, which covered 800,000 employees in both the private and public sectors, also showed only one-third of the employers required obligatory overtime. Time and a half was the normal compensation for Monday through Saturday overtime, with most employees receiving double time for Sunday work.

Surveys

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