Types of Employment (Edexcel IGCSE Business)
Revision Note
Written by: Lisa Eades
Reviewed by: Steve Vorster
Comparing Types of Employment
Businesses can employ workers on a variety of employment contacts
Part-time employment is often considered to be between 1 and 30 hours a week
Full-time employees will usually work 35+ hours a week
Flexible working is the development of a culture where workers are able to work in a range of employment patterns (part-time, temporary or zero hours contracts, job-sharing, work from home, etc)
Comparing the Different Types of Employment
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Temporary/casual employment |
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Examiner Tips and Tricks
In the exam, you may be asked to 'define' a type of employment. Remember that these questions are assessing your knowledge. Make sure that your definitions are precise and accurate
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