The number of part-time employees in the U.S. has reached an all-time high of 27 million, according to the latest Department of Labor statistics.
In the wake of the pandemic, we're seeing a significant increase in people opting for part-time roles, particularly women. Gen Zers and millennials also increasingly value the work/life balance of a part-time schedule.
Research also shows that more small business employees have also been working fewer hours. In December 2019, part-time jobs accounted for 43% of all hourly jobs, and by December 2023, they accounted for 47%.
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